Moon Phases
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Science
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a full moon?
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A full moon is the lunar phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the sun, making it appear fully round.
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2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a waxing gibbous moon?
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A waxing gibbous moon is the phase that occurs after the first quarter and before a full moon, where more than half of the moon is illuminated.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a waning gibbous moon?
Back
A waning gibbous moon is the phase that occurs after a full moon and before the last quarter, where the illumination is decreasing but still more than half.
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4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a new moon?
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A new moon is the lunar phase when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from the Earth, making it invisible.
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5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a waxing crescent moon?
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A waxing crescent moon is the phase that occurs after a new moon and before the first quarter, where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated.
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6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a waning crescent moon?
Back
A waning crescent moon is the phase that occurs after the last quarter and before a new moon, where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and decreasing.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the first quarter moon?
Back
The first quarter moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated and occurs after the waxing crescent phase.
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