Phases of the moon Flashcard
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes the Moon to be visible from Earth?
Back
The Moon orbits Earth and reflects light from the Sun back to Earth.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the phases of the Moon in order from a full moon to a new moon?
Back
The correct series of phases is waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a third quarter moon?
Back
A third quarter moon is the phase where half of the Moon is illuminated and is decreasing in illumination.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the main phases of the Moon?
Back
The main phases of the Moon are new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the position of the Moon affect its phases?
Back
The phases of the Moon are determined by its position relative to Earth and the Sun, affecting how much of its illuminated half is visible from Earth.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the term 'waning' in relation to the Moon?
Back
'Waning' refers to the period when the illuminated portion of the Moon is decreasing.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the term 'waxing' in relation to the Moon?
Back
'Waxing' refers to the period when the illuminated portion of the Moon is increasing.
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