Moon Phases
Seasons
Eclipses
Tides
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Why can we see different amounts of the moon at different times of the month?
As the moon orbits the earth, we see different illuminated parts.
100
What are the Seasons caused by?
Earth's Tilt
100
What are eclipses?
One celestial object blocking out another
100
What is a tide?
Moving of the Earth's bodies of water based on the position of the moon
200
What is the position of the Earth, Sun, and Moon during a full moon?
Sun, Earth, Moon
200
What would happen if the Earth was not tilted on its axis?
No more seasons
200
What is the position of the Earth, sun, and Moon during a solar eclipse?
The Moon moves between the Earth and Sun
200
What types of tides do we experience when Florida is facing the Moon
High Tides
300
Which is the first quarter moon?
B
300
What position is the Northern Hemisphere in during summer?
The North Pole is pointing towards the Sun
300
What is the difference in the position of the Earth, moon, and sun during a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?
The position of the Earth and Moon change
400
Between which two phases do we see the Moon not visible then slightly visible?
X and W
400
Why are summer days longer than winter?
The area experiencing summer is tilted closer to the sun.
400
What do we see in the sky when there is a solar eclipse?
The Sun is blocked out by the moon.