Earth, Sun, and Moon Systems Flashcard

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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 would happen to the seasons if Earth's axis were perpendicular to its orbit around the Sun?

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There would be no seasons.

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Define the term 'Axis' in relation to Earth.

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

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What is the name of the moon phase when the Moon is not visible from Earth?

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New moon.

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What is a pattern in the Earth, Sun, and Moon system?

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A predictable occurrence, such as the phases of the Moon.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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They are the times of the year when day and night are of approximately equal length, occurring in spring and autumn.

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What is a full moon?

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The phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

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What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.