Holiday Break Review

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How long does it take Earth to make one complete orbit around the Sun?

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1 year or 365.24 days.

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

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Full Moon.

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What are the two talents of Mrs. Pereira?

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Singing and Super-modeling.

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What is the moon phase called when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing?

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Waning gibbous.

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In which season is the sun highest in the sky?

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Summer.

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What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one orbit around Earth?

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About 29.5 days.

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

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New Moon.

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What is the term for the position of the sun in the sky at noon?

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Solar noon.

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What is the name of the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?

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Gravity.

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What is the term for the longest day of the year?

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Summer Solstice.