Earth Science Review End of Year

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When are the direct rays of the Sun furthest north of the equator?

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June 21

Front

When are the direct rays of the Sun directly above the equator?

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The equinoxes

Front

What season is it in the northern hemisphere?

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winter

Front

What season is it in the southern hemisphere?

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winter

Front

When are the equinoxes?

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March & September

Front

Which type of motion causes night / day?

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Rotation

Front

The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is...

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burning fossil fuels

Front

Over the past 200 years, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has

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increased steadily.

Front

A lunar eclipse can occur only during the _________________

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Full moon

Front

Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun?

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Solar eclipse