What are the phases of the moon?
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The phases of the moon are the different shapes of the moon as seen from Earth, which change in a cycle due to the moon's position relative to Earth and the sun.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?
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The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram is a scatter plot of stars showing the relationship between their absolute magnitudes or luminosities versus their stellar classifications or effective temperatures.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes the seasons on Earth?
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Seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun, leading to varying angles of sunlight at different times of the year.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the equator?
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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located equidistant from the poles.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an unbalanced force?
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An unbalanced force is a force that causes an object to change its state of motion, such as starting, stopping, or changing direction.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does gravity affect Earth's motion?
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Gravity is the force that pulls Earth toward the sun, keeping it in an elliptical orbit around the sun.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the North Pole's tilt?
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The tilt of the North Pole affects the amount of sunlight received, influencing seasonal changes and the length of day and night.
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