Moon Phases

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What is the order of the moon phases?

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new moon, first quarter, full moon, third quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Can we see only the part of the moon that is lit up by the sun?

Back

True

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the new moon phase?

Back

The new moon is when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, and we cannot see it.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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When the moon is between Earth and the sun, can we see the whole moon?

Back

False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How long does it take for the moon to orbit around the Earth?

Back

4 weeks

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a full moon?

Back

A full moon is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a first quarter moon?

Back

A first quarter moon is when half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a third quarter moon?

Back

A third quarter moon is when the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the first quarter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What causes the different moon phases?

Back

The different moon phases are caused by the position of the moon relative to the Earth and the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the term for the moon's path around the Earth?

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Orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1