FSQ 11

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What is the Earth-Sun-Moon system?

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The Earth-Sun-Moon system refers to the gravitational interactions and relationships between the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon, including their orbits and phases.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.

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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, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on 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 appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, including new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.

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What is the significance of the Moon's rotation and revolution?

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The Moon rotates on its axis at the same rate it revolves around the Earth, which is why we always see the same side of the Moon from Earth.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs during the day when the Moon blocks the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs at night when the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

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What is the position of the Moon during a solar eclipse?

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The Moon is positioned directly between the Earth and the Sun during a solar eclipse.

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What is the position of the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

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The Moon is positioned directly behind the Earth, in line with the Sun, during a lunar eclipse.

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

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Gravity is the force that keeps the Earth in orbit around the Sun and the Moon in orbit around the Earth.