Eclipses and Moon Phases (Benchmark Review)

Eclipses and Moon Phases (Benchmark Review)

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Science

7th - 9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What moon phase occurs during a solar eclipse?

Back

New Moon.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What moon phase occurs during a lunar eclipse?

Back

Full Moon.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the waning gibbous phase?

Back

The waning gibbous phase is when more than half of the Moon is illuminated, but it is decreasing in size.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the waning crescent phase?

Back

The waning crescent phase is when less than half of the Moon is illuminated and is decreasing in size, leading up to the new moon.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the waxing crescent phase?

Back

The waxing crescent phase is when less than half of the Moon is illuminated and is increasing in size, following the new moon.

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