Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

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What is the phase of the moon that follows a new moon?

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Waxing crescent phase.

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When does the Northern Hemisphere experience summer?

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When it is tilted toward the Sun.

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What causes temperatures to change over the months?

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Because Earth is tilted on its axis.

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What would happen if the Sun did not heat the Earth?

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There would be NO weather.

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What is the longest day of the year called?

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Summer solstice.

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What is a new moon?

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A phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth.

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What is a full moon?

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A phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What is the tilt of the Earth’s axis?

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The angle at which the Earth is tilted in relation to its orbit around the Sun, approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What is the significance of the summer solstice?

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It marks the longest day of the year and the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning phases of the moon?

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Waxing means the moon is getting larger, while waning means it is getting smaller.