Amplify Earth Moon Sun Chapter 1&2

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What does Illuminate mean?

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To shine light on something and make it visible.

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How does light travel?

Back

Light travels in straight lines only.

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What is a model in science?

Back

An object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see.

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What is the relationship between the sun and the moon?

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The sun illuminates the half of the Moon that is facing it, and the other half is dark.

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What is the speed of light?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

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What is reflection of light?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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What is refraction of light?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is the difference between a shadow and an eclipse?

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A shadow is created when an object blocks light, while an eclipse occurs when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another.

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What is the role of the sun in the solar system?

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The sun is the central star that provides light and heat, influencing the orbits of planets.

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What is the moon's phase?

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The moon's phase refers to the shape of the illuminated portion of the moon as seen from Earth.