Earth, Sun, and Moon Systems Flashcard

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What season occurs when the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Winter

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What is an Axis?

Back

The imaginary line through Earth that extends from the North Pole to the South Pole and is the center of Earth’s rotation.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated?

Back

Full moon.

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What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun?

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Solar eclipse.

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What is the primary source of light that illuminates the Moon?

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Sunlight.

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What season occurs when the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun?

Back

Summer.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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An event where the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What phase comes after a new moon?

Back

Waxing crescent.

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

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The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.