Unit 6: post Seasons & Moon Phases

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is a moon phase where the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What is the cycle of tides?

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Tides are the cycle of rising and falling ocean water that repeats automatically every 12.5 hours.

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What does the Earth's rotation give us?

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The Earth's rotation gives us a day.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the Moon's gravity pulling on the Earth's oceans.

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Why do we always see the same side of the moon from Earth?

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We always see the same side of the moon because it rotates and revolves around the Earth at the same rate.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is a moon phase where the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it fully visible from Earth.

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What is the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is a phase where half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

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What is the Last Quarter Moon?

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The Last Quarter Moon is a phase where the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter, occurring about three weeks after the New Moon.

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

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It takes about 29.5 days for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases.

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What is the significance of the Moon's gravity?

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The Moon's gravity is significant because it affects the tides on Earth, causing them to rise and fall.