Seasons, Tides and Moon Phases Review

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer?

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Summer occurs in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the tilt of the Earth in degrees?

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The Earth's tilt is 23.5 degrees.

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Why does the Moon have a greater influence on Earth's tides than the Sun?

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The Moon is closer to the Earth.

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How many high tides occur in a day?

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There are 2 high tides in a day.

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How many low tides occur in a day?

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There are 2 low tides in a day.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

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The phase is called New Moon.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

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The phase is called Full Moon.

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What is the term for the daily rise and fall of sea levels?

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The term is Tides.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is the phase of the moon after a New Moon?

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The phase is called Waxing Crescent.