Amplify: Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

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How does the Sun's light travel?

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The Sun's light moves in straight lines.

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What phase will the moon be in one month after a full moon?

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The moon will be a full moon.

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What is the order of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a new moon?

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The order is Sun, Moon, Earth.

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Why did the moon look different to Anna on two different days?

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The Moon moved so that Anna was able to see more of the half that faces the sun.

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What is the order of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a full moon?

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The order is Sun, Earth, then Moon.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the Sun.

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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 facing Earth is not illuminated.

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How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

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It takes about 29.5 days for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases.

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What causes the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon are caused by the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

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What is the term for the position of the Moon when it is fully illuminated?

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The term is 'full moon'.