The Sun and the Moon 2.9A Flashcard

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What is the main reason we can see the moon at night?

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The sun’s light reflects off the moon.

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What item can represent the sun in a model?

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Light bulb.

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What is the sun?

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The sun is a star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.

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How does the moon shine at night?

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The moon does not produce its own light; it reflects the light from the sun.

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What is the shape of the moon when it is fully visible?

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Full moon.

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What do we call the different shapes of the moon we see?

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Moon 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 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 cover the moon.

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What is the importance of the sun for life on Earth?

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The sun provides light and warmth, which are essential for plants to grow and for life to exist.

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What is the distance from the Earth to the moon?

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About 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers).