Earth. sun , moon review

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How long is one lunar cycle?

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29.5 days

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What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the New Moon?

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First Quarter

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What would happen to the seasons if there was no tilt of the Earth's axis?

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There would be no seasons.

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What does the Earth's rotation give us?

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Day

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What is the name of the moon phase that is increasing in illumination after the New Moon?

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Waxing Crescent

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What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

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Orbit

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the seasons?

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It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What phase comes after the First Quarter?

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Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon

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What is the name of the moon phase that occurs just before the New Moon?

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Waning Crescent