Earth's Place in the Universe Review

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What is the phase of the moon that occurs between the sun and Earth?

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New Moon

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What is the difference between a gibbous moon and a crescent moon?

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The gibbous shows more than half of the bright side of the moon.

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How much of the moon's bright side can you see during a new moon?

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0 percent

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Name the season with the shortest day.

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Winter solstice

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What can you logically conclude about the relationship between full moons and lunar eclipses?

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A lunar eclipse can only occur during a full moon.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the moon.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, blocking sunlight from reaching Earth.

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What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one full orbit around Earth?

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Lunar month (approximately 29.5 days).

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What is the difference between a waxing moon and a waning moon?

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A waxing moon is increasing in illumination, while a waning moon is decreasing in illumination.

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What is the term for the position of the sun, Earth, and moon during a full moon?

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The sun, Earth, and moon are aligned in a straight line.

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