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Which factors cause the seasons? What is the reason for the seasons?
Sunlight , tilt and rotation
Which 1 key fact about planets causes the sun to be at an angle ?
Round shape
Which part of the earth has the most concentrated sunlight?
Equator
Why are the poles cold?
Sun grazes the poles at an angle and less concentrated sunlight
Which season will it be in the northern hemisphere if the tilt is away from the sun? Winter or summer
Summer
Which season will it be in the southern hemisphere if it is tilted towards the sun?
Summer
What season is it in Australia when the tilt is away from the sun? Winter or summer
Winter
What is the equinox?
Equal day and night
Is the moon a light source?
No , it reflects light
What is the rotation of the moon called?
Synchronous rotation
When does the moon pass through he shadow of the earth? Lunar or solar eclipse?
Lunar eclipse
What is the difference between a new moon and a full moon ?
See the full moon and don't see the new moon
When is the waxing crescent seen? First half or 2nd half of moons phases
First half oi the moons phases
Why is there a new moon and we cannot see it?
When earth, sun and moon are in a line and moon behind earth so in dark
What is an eclipse?
When the moon and earth and sun are aligned
How many days for the moon to rotate on its axis?
27.3
