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What does waxing mean?
That it's getting bigger
What does waning mean?
It's getting smaller
How man moon phases are there?
8
What shape is a crescent moon?
Like a banana
What is the earths path around the sun called?
An orbit
How long for the Earth to travel around the sun?
Around 365 days
What is an axis?
The imaginary line through the Earth
When the North Pole is tilted towards the sun what season is it?
Summer
When the North Pole is titled away from the sun what season is it?
Winter
When it is summer in the North Pole what season is it in the South Pole?
Winter
How long for the Earth to spin on it's axis?
24hrs
What is the horizon?
The imaginary line where the Earth seems to meet the sky
When the sun is high in the sky what are shadows like?
Short
Are days longer in winter or summer?
Summer
Are days shorter in winter or summer?
Winter
What is equator?
The centre of the Earth where it is hottest
