Moon Phases
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Science
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5th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Waning Crescent moon phase?
Back
The Waning Crescent is a moon phase that occurs when less than half of the moon is illuminated and it is decreasing in size, appearing as a thin crescent shape.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Waxing Crescent moon phase?
Back
The Waxing Crescent is a moon phase that occurs when less than half of the moon is illuminated and it is increasing in size, appearing as a thin crescent shape.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'Waning' mean?
Back
Waning means shrinking or decreasing in size.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the First Quarter moon phase?
Back
The First Quarter is a moon phase where half of the moon is illuminated and it is increasing in size.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Waning Gibbous moon phase?
Back
The Waning Gibbous is a moon phase that occurs when more than half of the moon is illuminated and it is decreasing in size.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Full Moon phase?
Back
The Full Moon phase occurs when the entire face of the moon is illuminated and appears as a complete circle.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the New Moon phase?
Back
The New Moon phase occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and the side of the moon facing Earth is not illuminated.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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