24-25 The Sun-Earth-Moon System (Unit 2: Astronomy) Review

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What is the winter (hibernal) solstice?

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The winter solstice is the point in time during the year when the sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What type of eclipse occurs when a person is in the Moon's shadow?

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A partial solar eclipse occurs when a person on Earth is within the part of the Moon's shadow.

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What is the correct sequence of lunar phases?

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The correct sequence is: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent.

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How does the position of Earth affect seasons in New Zealand?

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When it is winter in New Zealand, the Earth is positioned such that the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

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What are the different shapes of the Moon called?

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The different shapes of the Moon observed from Earth are called phases.

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Capricorn?

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The Tropic of Capricorn is the latitude where the sun is directly overhead during the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What is a total solar eclipse?

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A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the sun, as viewed from Earth.

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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, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

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A waxing moon is when the visible portion of the Moon is increasing, while a waning moon is when the visible portion is decreasing.

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What is the role of the Moon in the Earth-Moon system?

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The Moon influences Earth's tides, stabilizes its axial tilt, and affects the length of days.