Patterns in Space Flashcard

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is a phase of the moon when none of the visible moon is lit.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a pattern?

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A pattern is when objects or events occur in the same order or manner.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A gibbous moon is when more than 1/2 of the visible moon is lit.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Why do we see different stars in the night sky at different times of the year?

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We see different stars because Earth revolves around the sun.

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What is a first quarter moon?

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A first quarter moon is when half of the visible moon is lit and it is still waxing.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a crescent moon?

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A crescent moon is a phase of the moon when less than half of the visible moon is lit.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a last quarter moon?

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A last quarter moon is when half of the visible moon is lit and it is waning.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

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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.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the significance of the moon's orbit?

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The moon's orbit affects the tides on Earth and the visibility of the moon's phases.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1