Amplify Earth, Moon and Sun

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What is a moon?

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A rocky sphere that travels around a planet.

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Why are scaled models useful?

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In order to illustrate proportional relationships.

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Where does the moon get its light?

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The moon is illuminated by the sun's rays.

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What does scale mean?

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The relative size and distances of things.

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What is the term for the border between light and dark on the moon?

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Terminator.

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What is the primary source of light for the moon?

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The sun.

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How does the moon's surface appear during a full moon?

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Fully illuminated by the sun.

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What is the significance of the moon's phases?

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They indicate the moon's position relative to the Earth and sun.

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What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

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A planet orbits a star, while a moon orbits a planet.

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What is the effect of the moon's gravity on Earth?

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It causes ocean tides.

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