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What is the primary cause of Earth's seasons?
What is the primary cause of Earth's seasons?
- The changing views of the moon
- The Earth's orbit around the sun (correct)
- The sun's motion in the sky
- Earth's rotation on its axis
What is the term for the changing views of the moon?
What is the term for the changing views of the moon?
- Rotation
- Revolution
- Phases (correct)
- Eclipse
How often does a full moon occur?
How often does a full moon occur?
- Every 29.5 days (correct)
- Every 14.5 days
- Every 31 days
- Every 30 days
What happens during the vernal equinox?
What happens during the vernal equinox?
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Which direction does the Sun rise?
Which direction does the Sun rise?
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Who is credited with giving the most accurate size of the spherical Earth during his time?
Who is credited with giving the most accurate size of the spherical Earth during his time?
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What is the shape of the Earth according to modern astronomy?
What is the shape of the Earth according to modern astronomy?
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What can be observed during a lunar eclipse?
What can be observed during a lunar eclipse?
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What is the position of the North Star if you go nearer the equator?
What is the position of the North Star if you go nearer the equator?
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What did Eratosthenes observe during noon time in the summer solstice?
What did Eratosthenes observe during noon time in the summer solstice?
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What is the definition of astronomy?
What is the definition of astronomy?
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