CUA Unit 5 Review: Sun, Earth, and Moon

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What is the Summer Solstice?

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The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky.

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When does the Earth reach its closest point to the Sun?

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The Earth is closest to the Sun in early January, a point known as perihelion.

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What is Earth's rotation?

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Earth's rotation is the spinning of the planet on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours and causes day and night.

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What phase of the Moon occurs during a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs during the new moon phase when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

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What happens during a lunar eclipse?

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During a lunar eclipse, the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What is the Winter Solstice?

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The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, when the Sun is at its lowest point in the sky.

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Define the term 'orbit'.

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An orbit is the curved path of an object around a star, planet, or moon, due to the gravitational pull.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation refers to the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution refers to the movement of one object around another, such as the Earth revolving around the Sun.

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What is the significance of the Fall Equinox?

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The Fall Equinox occurs around September 22nd, when day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is a lunar phase when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.