Earth, Sun, and Moon Systems Flashcard

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What is illuminating the Moon?

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Sunlight is illuminating the Moon.

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When the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, what season is it?

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It is Winter.

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What is the name of the moon phase when it is not visible from Earth?

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New Moon.

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What is the source of heat and light in our Solar System?

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The Sun.

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What is an Axis?

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The imaginary line through Earth that extends from the North Pole to the South Pole and is the center of Earth’s rotation.

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What causes the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon are caused by the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

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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.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

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A waxing moon is increasing in visibility, while a waning moon is decreasing in visibility.

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What is the gravitational pull of the Moon responsible for?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon is responsible for ocean tides on Earth.