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12 Cards in this Set
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Why does the moon appear to shine?
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It reflects sunlight
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When it is winter in the northern hemisphere, what does the southern hemishere experience?
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summer
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What does Earth's gravity do to the moon?
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Keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth
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About how long is a lunar month?
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28 days
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What are the different shapes of the moon called?
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phases
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What causes the seasons to change?
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The Earth's tilt in relation to the sun
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Why is it hot where you live during the summer?
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Your part of the world is receiving more direct sunlight
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What causes ocean tides?
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The moon's gravitational pull
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One Earth rotation is = to...
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24 hours
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The imaginary line that separates the northern and southern hemisphere...
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equator
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What do we experience because of the Earth's rotation?
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day and night
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How long does it take for the Earth to make 1 revolution around the sun?
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3651/4 days or one year
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