What is the sequence of lunar phases?
Flashcard on Earth's Shape and Lunar Phases

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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New Moon → Waxing Crescent → Full Moon → Waning Crescent.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What powers stars?
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Nuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How is a neutron star formed?
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A star collapses into a glob of hyper dense neutrons.
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How did Eratosthenes calculate Earth's circumference?
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By using angles of shadows in different cities.
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What occurs during a solar eclipse?
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The Moon passes between the Earth and Sun.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define a lunar phase.
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The different stages of the Moon's appearance as it orbits Earth, including New Moon, Waxing Crescent, Full Moon, and Waning Crescent.
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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?
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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.
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