Moons, Seasons, Tides, and Eclipses

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What is the main cause of seasons on Earth?

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Tilt of Earth's axis.

Front

During a total eclipse, the light from which celestial body is completely blocked by the moon's shadow?

Back

The Sun.

Front

The term equinox means...

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Equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

Front

What does waxing mean in terms of moon phases?

Back

Getting larger.

Front

Name the moon phase that occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and increasing in size.

Back

First Quarter.

Front

What is the primary reason for tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

An event where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

An event where the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Moon.

Front

What is the difference between a spring tide and a neap tide?

Back

Spring tides occur during full and new moons when the tide is highest; neap tides occur during the first and third quarters when the tide is lowest.

Front

What is the significance of the tilt of Earth's axis?

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It causes the variation in seasons as different parts of Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.