Phases of the Moon Review

Phases of the Moon Review

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Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the phases of the Moon?

Back

The phases of the Moon are the different appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, which change in a cycle due to the Moon's position relative to Earth and the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are consistent patterns useful to scientists studying celestial bodies?

Back

Consistent patterns are easily modeled, allowing scientists to predict movements and changes in celestial bodies.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you model the Moon's phases in the Earth-sun-moon system?

Back

You can model the Moon's phases by rotating around a bare light bulb while holding a ball in front of your body.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we see during the quarter moon phase?

Back

During the quarter moon phase, we see half of the Moon's visible surface.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do we always see the same side of the Moon from Earth?

Back

We always see the same side of the Moon because the Moon’s period of rotation equals its period of revolution around Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a new moon?

Back

A new moon is the phase when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a full moon?

Back

A full moon is the phase when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it fully visible from Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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