Moon Phases
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Science
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4th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the New Moon phase?
Back
The New Moon is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Full Moon phase?
Back
The Full Moon is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring when the Earth is between the moon and the Sun.
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3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a waning gibbous moon?
Back
A waning gibbous moon is the phase after a full moon when more than half of the moon is illuminated but decreasing in size.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a waxing crescent moon?
Back
A waxing crescent moon is the phase after a new moon when a small sliver of the moon begins to be illuminated and is increasing in size.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How long does the moon phase cycle take to repeat?
Back
The moon phase cycle repeats approximately every 29 days.
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6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the First Quarter moon phase?
Back
The First Quarter moon phase occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and is visible from Earth, occurring about a week after the New Moon.
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7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Last Quarter moon phase?
Back
The Last Quarter moon phase occurs when half of the moon is illuminated but the opposite side from the First Quarter, occurring about a week after the Full Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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