What causes the seasons on Earth?
Earth, Sun, and Moon Systems Flashcard

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The Earth is tilted at 23.5 degrees, causing the sun to heat Earth with direct rays in the summer and indirect rays in the winter.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the name of the moon phase when the moon is not visible from Earth?
Back
new moon
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun?
Back
solar eclipse
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the moon?
Back
lunar eclipse
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?
Back
23.5 degrees
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience summer?
Back
When the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the amount of sunlight received in different seasons?
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The tilt causes varying angles of sunlight, leading to warmer temperatures in summer and cooler temperatures in winter.
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