moon phases
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the phases of the moon?
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The phases of the moon are the different appearances of the moon as seen from Earth, which include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a New Moon?
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A New Moon is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Full Moon?
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A Full Moon is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth, occurring when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does Waxing mean in terms of moon phases?
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Waxing refers to the period when the visible portion of the moon is increasing, from New Moon to Full Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does Waning mean in terms of moon phases?
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Waning refers to the period when the visible portion of the moon is decreasing, from Full Moon to New Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the First Quarter Moon?
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The First Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring about a week after the New Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Third Quarter Moon?
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The Third Quarter Moon is the phase where the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter, also known as the Last Quarter.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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