Seasons, Moon Phases, Tides

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What are the four seasons?

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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Winter.

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What is the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

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What is a moon phase?

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A moon phase is the shape of the illuminated portion of the Moon as seen from Earth.

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What are the main moon phases?

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New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide with the greatest difference between high and low water, occurring during full and new moons.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide with the least difference between high and low water, occurring during the first and third quarters of the moon.

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How does the position of the Moon affect tides?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon causes the water on Earth to bulge, creating high and low tides.

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What is the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a full moon?

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The Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

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