Earth, Sun, and Moon Systems

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What is the approximate length of a lunar cycle?

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29 days

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What is the full moon phase?

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Phase 3 of the lunar cycle.

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What is the new moon phase?

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Phase 7 of the lunar cycle.

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What is the frigid zone?

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A climate zone characterized by extremely cold temperatures.

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What is the waxing gibbous phase?

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Phase 2 of the lunar cycle, where the moon is more than half illuminated but not yet full.

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What is the last quarter phase?

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Phase 6 of the lunar cycle, where half of the moon is illuminated and it is decreasing.

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What is the first quarter phase?

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Phase 4 of the lunar cycle, where half of the moon is illuminated and it is increasing.

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What is the waning crescent phase?

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Phase 8 of the lunar cycle, where the moon is less than half illuminated and decreasing.

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What is the torrid zone?

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A climate zone located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by warm temperatures.

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What is the temperate zone?

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A climate zone located between the frigid and torrid zones, characterized by moderate temperatures.