Moon Phases and Temperature Patterns

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are the different shapes the moon appears to have from Earth, caused by the moon's position relative to the Earth and the Sun.

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What causes the moon to shine?

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The moon shines because it reflects light from the Sun.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon occurs when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it appear fully bright from Earth.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and the side of the moon facing Earth is not illuminated.

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What is the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, typically a week after the New Moon.

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What is the Third Quarter Moon?

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The Third Quarter Moon occurs when the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter, also appearing as a half moon.

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How does the temperature change with seasons?

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Temperature generally increases in spring and summer and decreases in fall and winter due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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What is the relationship between daylight and seasons?

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In warmer months, there are more minutes of daylight each day, while in colder months, there are fewer minutes of daylight.

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as electrical energy to light energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a lamp?

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A lamp transforms electrical energy into light energy.