Seasons, eclipses, moon phases, & tides
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What is a lunar eclipse?
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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the moon.
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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 from reaching the Earth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a neap tide?
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A neap tide occurs when the sun and moon are at a right angle to each other, resulting in the lowest tidal range.
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What is a spring tide?
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A spring tide occurs when the sun and moon are aligned, resulting in the highest tidal range.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes the seasons on Earth?
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The seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis as it revolves around the sun.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an equinox?
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An equinox is a time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring when Earth's axis is neither tilted toward nor away from the sun.
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What are moon phases?
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Moon phases are the different appearances of the moon as seen from Earth, caused by the moon's position relative to the Earth and sun.
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