The Moon

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6th - 8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a solar eclipse?
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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
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 the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the phases of the Moon?
Back
The phases of the Moon include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a New Moon?
Back
A New Moon is the phase when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from the Earth.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
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.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'waning' mean in relation to the Moon?
Back
Waning refers to the period when the visible surface of the Moon is decreasing in illumination.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'waxing' mean in relation to the Moon?
Back
Waxing refers to the period when the visible surface of the Moon is increasing in illumination.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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