Space Science Unit 3 Test

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What is rotation?

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Rotation is when the Earth spins around its own axis. It takes 24 hours to complete one full rotation.

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Why is the moon not a planet?

Back

The moon is not a planet because it orbits Earth instead of the sun.

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What is an eclipse?

Back

An eclipse happens when the moon blocks the sun.

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What does a crescent moon look like?

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A crescent moon looks like the letter C.

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What is the Big Dipper?

Back

The Big Dipper is a constellation, which is a group of stars that form a pattern.

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What is a planet?

Back

A planet is a large object that orbits a star, like the sun.

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What is a star?

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A star is a huge ball of hot gas that gives off light.

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What is a full moon?

Back

A full moon is when the entire face of the moon is lit up.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is when the moon is not visible from Earth because it is between the Earth and the sun.

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What is a phase of the moon?

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A phase of the moon is the shape of the moon as seen from Earth, which changes over time.