Earth Moon Sun System Pre-Test
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a lunar eclipse?
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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why do we have a leap year?
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We have a leap year every four years to account for the extra 0.25 days it takes for Earth to complete its orbit around the Sun, resulting in a 366th day.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How long does it take for the Earth to spin once on its axis?
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It takes approximately 24 hours for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the duration of a year in terms of Earth's revolution around the Sun?
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A year is about 365 days long, which is the time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What season is it in Australia when it is winter in California?
Back
It is summer in Australia when it is winter in California, due to the opposite seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes day and night?
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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis, which exposes different parts of the Earth to sunlight.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?
Back
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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