Moon Phases

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The dark areas of the moon were caused by ancient volcanic eruptions. What were they called?

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lunar mare

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What daily natural phenomenon does the gravitational pull of the moon cause?

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tides

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The cycle of the moon lasts about...

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a month (28 days)

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How much larger is the Sun than the moon?

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400x

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is this phase of the moon called?

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Waning crescent

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Where does the light that allows us to see the moon come from? Options: Earth, Sun, moon, stars

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Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is this phase of the moon called?

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full moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is this phase of the moon called? Options: half moon, quarter moon, new moon, gibbous moon

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quarter moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Why does the moon appear to be the same size as the sun from Earth?

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The moon is closer to Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is illuminating the moon?

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Sun light

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1