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What is the primary reason for the variation in the length of days and nights between winter and summer in either hemisphere?
What is the primary reason for the variation in the length of days and nights between winter and summer in either hemisphere?
- The Earth's axis of rotation is tilted with respect to its orbital plane around the Sun. (correct)
- The Earth's distance from the Sun changes significantly throughout the year.
- The Earth's rotation is influenced by the gravitational pull of the Moon.
- The Earth's orbit is elliptical in shape.
What is the effect of the Moon's gravity on the Earth's rotation?
What is the effect of the Moon's gravity on the Earth's rotation?
- It increases the Earth's rotation speed.
- It decreases the Earth's rotation speed. (correct)
- It causes the Earth's rotation to become irregular.
- It has no significant effect on the Earth's rotation.
What is the term for the darkening of the Moon's surface during a lunar eclipse?
What is the term for the darkening of the Moon's surface during a lunar eclipse?
- Lunar occultation
- Eclipse totality
- Earth's shadow (correct)
- Tidal locking
What is the name of the type of lunar eclipse where the Earth's shadow partially covers the Moon's surface?
What is the name of the type of lunar eclipse where the Earth's shadow partially covers the Moon's surface?
What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding a planet or celestial body?
What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding a planet or celestial body?
What is the phenomenon where the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth?
What is the phenomenon where the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth?
What is the oldest name for the planet Earth?
What is the oldest name for the planet Earth?
What is the third planet from the Sun in our solar system?
What is the third planet from the Sun in our solar system?
What is the criteria for a celestial body to be considered a planet?
What is the criteria for a celestial body to be considered a planet?
Why is Pluto no longer considered a planet?
Why is Pluto no longer considered a planet?
How long does it take Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
How long does it take Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
How long does it take Earth to rotate around its own axis?
How long does it take Earth to rotate around its own axis?
What is the outer core composed of?
What is the outer core composed of?
What is the main difference between the upper and lower mantle?
What is the main difference between the upper and lower mantle?
How many seismic discontinuities are there in the Earth's inner structure?
How many seismic discontinuities are there in the Earth's inner structure?
What is the inner core believed to be composed of?
What is the inner core believed to be composed of?
What is the process responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field?
What is the process responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field?
What is the purpose of the discontinuities in the Earth's inner structure?
What is the purpose of the discontinuities in the Earth's inner structure?
