Moon Phases

Moon Phases

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Science

5th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Full Moon?

Back

The Full Moon is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated by the sun, appearing as a complete circle in the sky.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Waxing Crescent Moon?

Back

The Waxing Crescent Moon is the phase that occurs after the New Moon, where a small sliver of the moon becomes visible and gradually increases in size.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are moon phases?

Back

Moon phases are the different appearances of the moon as seen from Earth, caused by the changing positions of the moon, Earth, and sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the First Quarter Moon?

Back

The First Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated and appears as a half-circle, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the moon's phases?

Back

The moon's phases are caused by the amount of sunlight that is reflected onto the moon from the sun, depending on the moon's position relative to Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Third Quarter Moon?

Back

The Third Quarter Moon is the phase where the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter, appearing as a half-circle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a New Moon?

Back

The New Moon is the phase when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, making it invisible from Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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