Moon Phases
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Science
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4th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the eight primary phases of the moon?
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New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of a Waxing Gibbous moon phase?
Back
A Waxing Gibbous moon phase occurs when more than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in illumination.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of a Waning Crescent moon phase?
Back
A Waning Crescent moon phase occurs when less than half of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in illumination.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean when the moon is waxing?
Back
When the moon is waxing, it is increasing in illumination, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean when the moon is waning?
Back
When the moon is waning, it is decreasing in illumination, moving from Full Moon to New Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?
Back
It takes approximately 29.5 days for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the appearance of the moon during a Full Moon phase?
Back
During a Full Moon phase, the entire face of the moon is illuminated and appears as a complete circle.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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