Moon Phases
Earths Tilt
Earth
Moon
Seasons
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Waxing means :
Waning means:
the moon is Growing,
The moon is Shrinking
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The cause of Day and Night
Earth Rotation on its axis
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The imaginary lines that divide the earth into northern, southern, eastern, and western hemispheres with the latitude/longitude of 0
Equator
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How many phases of the moon are there
8 phases
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The four natural divisions of the year based on changes in temperature due to the varied amounts of sunlight
Seasons
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This phase of the moon occurs just after the new moon and is characterized by a small, crescent-shaped sliver of the moon becoming visible in the sky.
waxing crescent
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The cause of seasons
Earths Revolution on its tilt
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The slant of Earth's axis, which is 23.5 degrees
Tilt
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What moon phases is between earth and the sun
New moon
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If the axis changed so that it was perfectly upright, which change would be expected on Earth?
There would no longer be seasons without earth's tilt on its axis.
We would experience the same seasons year round
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Why do we see different moon phases from Earth?
A) The moon is moving closer to Earth each day.
B) The position of the Earth, moon, and sun changes, causing different portions of the moon to be illuminated.
C) The moon changes shape throughout the month.
D) The Earth's atmosphere reflects light differently at different times.
The position of the Earth, moon, and sun changes, causing different portions of the moon to be illuminated.
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The hemisphere experiencing summer in December.
The southern hemisphere.
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North America is located in the northern hemisphere while South America is located in the southern hemisphere. When North America experiences fall, what season does South America experience
Spring
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It takes about how long for the moon to complete all 8 phases?
about 1 month
(will accept 29, 28, days)
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As the length of daylight increases, the seasons are most likely changing from-
- spring to summer.
- summer to fall.
- fall to winter.
- spring to winter
1) spring to summer
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What is the difference between a new moon and a full moon?
A) During a new moon, the moon is fully visible, and during a full moon, it is completely dark.
B) During a new moon, the moon is not visible from Earth, and during a full moon, the entire face of the moon is illuminated.
C) Both phases are the same, with the moon appearing fully visible.
D) The moon appears half-lit during both phases.
During a new moon, the moon is not visible from Earth, and during a full moon, the entire face of the moon is illuminated.
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the time or date 2x a year where the sun reaches its maximum or minimum declination, marked by the longest and shortest days
What is the summer and Winter solstice
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During which part of Earth’s orbit around the Sun does the Northern Hemisphere receive the most direct sunlight?
During the summer solstice.
During the winter solstice.
During the spring equinox.
During aphelion when the Earth is farthest from the Sun
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Which of the following describes the moon during the last quarter phase?
A) Half of the moon is illuminated, with the left side visible in the Northern Hemisphere.
B) The entire face of the moon is fully illuminated.
C) The moon is not visible at all.
D) The moon appears as a thin crescent
A
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What kind of illustrations would best support the understanding of Earth's seasons?
Diagrams showing Earth's tilted axis and its revolution around the Sun.
Images depicting different phases of the Moon.
Maps showing ocean currents and wind patterns.
Photos demonstrating various weather phenomena.
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