E.5.8B Formative Study Guide

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What determines the length of a day?

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The Earth's rotation on its axis.

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If a full moon occurs on March 1, when is the next full moon in March?

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March 31.

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How long does it take the Moon to make one complete revolution around the Earth?

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About one month.

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What is the correct order of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a lunar eclipse?

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Sun, Earth, Moon.

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What moon phase is 100% illuminated?

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Full moon.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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An event where the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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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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How many phases does the Moon go through in a lunar cycle?

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Eight phases.

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What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to go through all its phases?

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Lunar month, approximately 29.5 days.

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

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.

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