Earth. sun , moon review
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the waxing phases of the moon?
Back
The waxing phases of the moon are the periods when the visible portion of the moon is increasing. Specifically, these are the First Quarter and Full Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the waning phases of the moon?
Back
The waning phases of the moon are the periods when the visible portion of the moon is decreasing. Specifically, these are the Last Quarter and New Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which hemisphere experiences summer when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun?
Back
The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when it is tilted towards the sun.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What moon phase is represented by position #3 in a typical moon phase diagram?
Back
The First Quarter moon phase is represented by position #3.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'waxing' refer to in relation to the moon?
Back
Waxing refers to the phases of the moon when it appears to be getting larger, specifically from New Moon to Full Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the opposite of waxing in moon phases?
Back
The opposite of waxing is waning, which refers to the phases when the moon appears to be getting smaller.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Full Moon phase?
Back
The Full Moon phase occurs when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the sun, making it fully visible from Earth.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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