Moon Phases
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Science
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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Full Moon?
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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.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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