Sun, Earth, Moon System

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What occurs when the full moon passes into Earth’s shadow?

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Lunar Eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What are the divisions of the year based on changes due to varying amounts of sunlight received caused by the tilt of Earth during its revolution?

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Seasons

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, covering all or part of the Sun?

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Solar Eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a self-luminous celestial body?

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Star

Front

What is a celestial body that revolves around a planet?

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Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the path that the Earth takes around the Sun?

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Orbit

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is the phenomenon called when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align in a straight line?

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Syzygy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the effect called that causes the change in the appearance of the Moon as it orbits Earth?

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Lunar Phases

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the gravitational force that keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth?

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Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

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

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