Earth and the Moon
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6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the new moon phase?
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The new moon phase is when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean for the Earth to rotate on its axis?
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The Earth rotates on its axis means it spins around an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, completing one full rotation approximately every 24 hours.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a waxing gibbous moon?
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A waxing gibbous moon is the phase of the Moon when more than half of the Moon is illuminated and is increasing in illumination.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the last quarter moon phase?
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The last quarter moon phase is when half of the Moon is illuminated and the illumination is decreasing, occurring about a week after the full moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How long is a lunar month?
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A lunar month is approximately 29.5 days, which is the time it takes for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the full moon phase?
Back
The full moon phase is when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, occurring when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the first quarter moon phase?
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The first quarter moon phase is when half of the Moon is illuminated and the illumination is increasing, occurring about a week after the new moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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