Earth Sun Moon Vocab

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What is it called when the Moon blocks sunlight from hitting the Earth?

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Solar eclipse.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the natural force that brings things towards each other, specifically the downward pull on all objects towards the center of the Earth.

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How many seasons does New England traditionally have?

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4.

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What causes the periodic rise and fall of the sea level?

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Tides, caused by the Moon's gravity.

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What are the characteristics of the Moon's surface?

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The Moon's surface is dusty, rocky, and covered in craters.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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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 take as it orbits the Earth, including new moon, crescent, first quarter, gibbous, and full moon.

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

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun's light from reaching the Earth, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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

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The Sun provides light and heat, influencing the Earth's climate and the Moon's visibility.

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What is the term for the gravitational pull of the Moon on Earth?

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Tidal force.

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