Astronomy Part 2 Summative Review

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How many phases does the moon go through?

Back

The moon goes through 8 phases.

Front

True or False: Each day past the summer solstice, the days get longer and longer until the fall equinox.

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False

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What describes the tilt of the earth when it is summer in the southern hemisphere?

Back

The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

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The cycle of the moon lasts about a _.

Back

The cycle of the moon lasts about a month.

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Why do we have seasons?

Back

We have seasons because of the Earth's tilt as it revolves around the sun.

Front

What is the main reason for the change in seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

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What are the four main phases of the moon?

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

Front

What is the summer solstice?

Back

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the fall equinox?

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The fall equinox is when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring around September 22.

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What causes the apparent movement of the sun across the sky?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis.