Earth Moon Sun Review

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What is the classification of our sun?

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Star

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How does the Moon become illuminated?

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It reflects the light given off by the Sun.

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What occurs during a lunar eclipse?

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The Earth blocks light to the Moon.

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Does the Moon make its own light?

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No, it does not make its own light.

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What is the Last Quarter phase of the Moon?

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It is one of the eight phases of the Moon, occurring after the Full Moon.

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What is the primary source of light for the Moon?

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The Sun.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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It occurs when the Moon blocks light from the Sun to the Earth.

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What is the difference between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon, while a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth.

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What are the phases of the Moon?

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The phases include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What is the shape of the Moon's orbit around the Earth?

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Elliptical.