Amplify Earth, Moon, and Sun Unit Review

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What is the reason a student's diagram of the Moon may be incorrect when viewed from above?

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Only the half of the Moon that is facing the sun is lit by the sun, and the other half is dark.

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What is the term for the border between light and dark on the Moon?

Back

Terminator.

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When do lunar eclipses occur?

Back

Lunar eclipses can only happen when the Earth is in between the sun and the moon.

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Can the Moon ever appear completely dark from Earth's perspective?

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Yes, always during a new moon and sometimes during a full moon when a lunar eclipse is possible.

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What is the name of the moon phase that looks like a full circle?

Back

Full moon.

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What causes the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon are caused by the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun, which affect how much of the Moon's surface is illuminated.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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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 is between the Sun and the Moon, while a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is the new moon phase?

Back

The new moon phase is when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A gibbous moon is a phase of the Moon where more than half of the Moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.

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