Eclipses and Seasons
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Science
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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a solar eclipse?
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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.
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2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a lunar eclipse?
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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What phase of the Moon is required for a solar eclipse?
Back
A solar eclipse occurs during the new moon phase.
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4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What phase of the Moon is required for a lunar eclipse?
Back
A lunar eclipse occurs during the full moon phase.
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5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?
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A solar eclipse happens during the day and involves the Moon blocking the Sun, while a lunar eclipse happens at night and involves the Earth blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.
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6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an equinox?
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An equinox is a time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.
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7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter solstice?
Back
Winter occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter solstice.
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