Sun, Earth, & Moon Systems

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What phase of the moon is when it is less than half illuminated and increasing in light?

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Waxing crescent

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What is the force that pulls objects towards each other?

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Gravity

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What is the tendency of an object to resist any change in its motion?

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Inertia

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

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Full moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

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Orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the phenomenon called when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another?

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Eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

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Lunar month

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What are the two main types of eclipses?

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Solar and lunar eclipses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the effect of the moon's gravity on Earth?

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It causes tides.