Seasons/Tides/Eclipse Review

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis.

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What is the imaginary line that runs through the Earth called?

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Axis.

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What does the term 'equinox' refer to?

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An equal amount of daylight and an equal amount of night.

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What is the first day of fall known as?

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Autumnal Equinox.

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What phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun?

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Solar eclipse.

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on sunlight distribution?

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It causes variations in temperature and daylight, leading to seasons.

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What are the two equinoxes that occur each year?

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Vernal Equinox (Spring) and Autumnal Equinox (Fall).

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What is a solar eclipse?

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An event where the Moon blocks the Sun's light from reaching the Earth.

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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, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

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Approximately 24 hours.