Sun-Earth-Moon System Review

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What force keeps all of the planets in orbit around the sun?

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Gravity

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What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon?

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Lunar eclipse

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What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere receives the most sunlight, resulting in the longest day of the year.

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What does it mean when the bright part of the moon gets bigger, moving from left to right?

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The moon is waxing.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is tilted away from the sun?

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Winter

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What is the term for the position of the Earth in relation to the sun during an equinox?

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The Earth's axis is tilted neither towards nor away from the sun, resulting in equal day and night.

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What is the primary reason for the seasons on Earth?

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

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

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A waxing moon is when the illuminated part is increasing, while a waning moon is when it is decreasing.

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What is the significance of the winter solstice?

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It is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring when the North Pole is tilted farthest from the sun.

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