Patterns in the Sky

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What is the name of the shape of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

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Full moon

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What phenomenon causes day and night on Earth?

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The Earth rotating (spinning)

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Is the sun classified as a star?

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True

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Does the moon produce its own light?

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False

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What celestial bodies can we typically see in the night sky?

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The moon and stars

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What is the term for the path the moon takes around the Earth?

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Orbit

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What phase comes after the full moon?

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Waning gibbous

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What is the primary source of light for the Earth during the day?

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The sun

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What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

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Lunar month (approximately 29.5 days)

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the seasons?

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It causes variations in sunlight and temperature, leading to different seasons.

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