Moon & Its Phases

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What causes the apparent size difference between objects in a photograph, such as a toy dinosaur and a person?

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The apparent size difference is due to the distance of the objects from the camera; objects closer to the camera appear larger.

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How much larger is the sun compared to the moon?

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The sun is approximately 400 times larger than the moon.

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What effect does distance have on the perceived size of an object, such as a baseball?

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Moving an object further away from the observer makes it appear smaller.

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From which direction did the asteroid strike the moon in the given model?

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The asteroid struck the moon from straight above.

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What is the source of light that allows us to see the moon?

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The light that allows us to see the moon comes from the sun.

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are the different shapes of the moon as seen from Earth, including new moon, crescent, first quarter, gibbous, and full moon.

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What is the significance of the moon's phases in relation to Earth?

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The moon's phases affect tides on Earth and are important for various cultural and scientific reasons.

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How does the position of the sun affect the appearance of the moon?

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The position of the sun relative to the moon determines which part of the moon is illuminated, creating its phases.

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What is the role of the moon in the Earth-moon system?

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The moon influences Earth's tides, stabilizes its axial tilt, and affects various biological rhythms.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light; a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.

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