Amplify Earth, Moon, and Sun Unit Review

Front

How does light travel?

Back

Light travels in straight lines only.

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Front

What does it mean to shine light on an object and make it visible?

Back

Illuminate.

Front

Why is the left half of the Moon bright in the diagram with sunlight coming from the left?

Back

Because the half of the Moon that is facing the sun is lit by the sun, and the other half is dark.

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Front

Is there a pattern to the position of the Moon?

Back

Yes, because the Moon orbits around Earth.

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Front

In which location would we see a Lunar eclipse?

Back

Location 1.

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Front

What is the term for the path that the Moon takes around the Earth?

Back

Orbit.

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What is the main source of light for the Earth and Moon?

Back

The Sun.

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What is a Lunar eclipse?

Back

A Lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

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What is a Solar eclipse?

Back

A Solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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Front

What is the term for the phase of the Moon when it is completely dark?

Back

New Moon.

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