Question 1

Why does Earth have seasons?

Accepted Answer

Earth's axis is tilted

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Earth's axis is straight up and down

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Earth's rotation on its axis

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Earth's distance from the sun changes

Question 2

How are seasons different in the northern hemisphere versus the southern hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

They have opposite seasons

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They have the same seasons

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When the N.H. has summer, the S.H. has spring

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When the N.H. has summer, the S.H. has fall

Question 3

What is the first day of summer called?

Accepted Answer

Summer Solstice

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Vernal Equinox

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Summer Equinox

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Autumnal Solstice

Question 4

When is the first day of winter?

Accepted Answer

December 21

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September 21

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June 21

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March 21

Question 5

Which day of the year do we experience an equinox with 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness?

Accepted Answer

March 21

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December 21

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August 21

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June 21

Question 6

When the Sun, Moon, and Earth line up with the moon in the middle, which type of eclipse occurs?

Accepted Answer

Solar Eclipse

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Lunar Eclipse

Question 7

An eclipse occurs when:

Accepted Answer

3 space objects line up

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1 space object collides with another

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2 space objects line up

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3 space objects form a triangle

Question 8

Why are solar eclipses harder to view than lunar eclipses?

Accepted Answer

The moon's shadow is much smaller than Earth's shadow

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The moon moves faster than Earth

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Solar Eclipses are viewed just as often as Lunar Eclipses

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The Earth's shadow is much smaller than the moon's shadow

Question 9

Why is it important to never look directly at a solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

It will harm your eyesight

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It will give you a rash

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It is fine to look at solar eclipses

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It will make you sick

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