Moon phases review
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Science
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5th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a full moon?
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A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the moon is completely illuminated by the sun, appearing as a bright, round disk in the sky.
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2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?
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It takes about 29.5 days for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases, from one new moon to the next.
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3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a new moon?
Back
A new moon is a lunar phase when the moon is not visible from Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the sun.
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4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are moon phases?
Back
Moon phases are the different appearances of the moon as it orbits the Earth, caused by the changing angles of sunlight hitting the moon.
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5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a waxing crescent moon?
Back
A waxing crescent moon is the phase that occurs after a new moon, where a small sliver of the moon becomes visible and gradually increases in size.
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6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a waning gibbous moon?
Back
A waning gibbous moon is the phase that occurs after a full moon, where the visible portion of the moon decreases but is still more than half illuminated.
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7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?
Back
A waxing moon is when the visible portion of the moon is increasing, while a waning moon is when the visible portion is decreasing.
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