Fill in the blank: The tilt of the Earth leads to the changing ___ throughout the year. |
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True or False: Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. |
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Multiple Choice: What is one of the ancient contributions to understanding celestial events? A) Telescopes B) Calendars C) Satellites D) Computers |
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Fill in the blank: Safe observation practices are important to prevent ___ when viewing solar eclipses. |
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True or False: The Earth rotates clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole. |
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Fill in the blank: As the Earth rotates, the side facing the Sun experiences ___ while the opposite side experiences ___ . |
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What causes the Sun, Moon, and stars to appear to move across the sky from east to west? |
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The Pole Star appears nearly stationary because the Earth's axis points close to it. Name this star. |
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During which solstice does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day? |
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Fill in the blank: The portion of the night sky visible after sunset changes throughout the year due to ___ of the Earth. |
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True or False: The seasons are caused by the Earth being closer to the Sun during summer. |
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False. Seasons are caused by the Earth's axial tilt and spherical shape, not by distance from the Sun. |
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Riddle: I am a time when days and nights are equal, occurring in March and September. What am I? |
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Which hemisphere experiences summer when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun? |
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