Mod Amplify - Earth Moon Sun - Unit Flashcard

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What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

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

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True or False: Lunar eclipses happen every time Earth is in between the Sun and the Moon.

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False

Front

What is the correct diagram to represent the Moon's appearance when sunlight comes from the left?

Back

Diagram B is accurate 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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When can a lunar eclipse be photographed?

Back

A lunar eclipse can be photographed sometimes when the Earth is in between the Sun and the Moon.

Front

What is the definition of light travel?

Back

Light travels in straight lines unless it interacts with an object or medium that causes it to bend.

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What is the Waning Crescent moon phase?

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The Waning Crescent is a moon phase where less than half of the Moon is illuminated, and it appears as a thin crescent.

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What happens during a solar eclipse?

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

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What is the difference between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse involves the Earth blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon, while a solar eclipse involves the Moon blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth.

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What is the role of the Sun in the Earth-Moon system?

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The Sun provides the light that illuminates the Moon and affects the gravitational pull on both the Earth and the Moon.

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What is the significance of the Moon's phases?

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The Moon's phases are significant because they affect tides on Earth and are a visual representation of the Moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun.