Sun, Earth, & Moon Systems

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What is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

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New moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the movement of an object around another object?

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Revolution

Front

How does the moon's gravity compare to Earth's gravity?

Back

The moon's gravity is weaker than Earth's gravity.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the force that pulls objects towards each other?

Back

Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is the term for the spinning of an object around its own axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the term for when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

Solar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

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

Back

Orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What phase comes after the new moon?

Back

Waxing crescent moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull that keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth?

Back

Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2