Earth-Moon-Sun Review

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What is the name of the shortest day of the year?

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winter solstice

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True or False: The seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth on its axis while it revolves around the sun.

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True

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What is the order of the sun, moon, and earth during a lunar eclipse?

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moon, earth, sun

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What is the order of the sun, moon, and earth during a solar eclipse?

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earth, moon, sun

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When it is fall in the northern hemisphere, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?

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spring

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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

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What is a solar eclipse?

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An event where the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

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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, blocking the sun's light from reaching the moon.

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How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the sun?

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Approximately 365.25 days.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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They mark the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.