Planetary exam 4.3 English / Spanish

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What percentage of a sphere like the moon experiences daytime?

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50% of a sphere like the moon experiences daytime.

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What is the term for a moon phase that is more than half illuminated but not fully?

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Gibbous (Giboso) is the term for a moon phase that is more than half illuminated but not fully.

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What is the name of the moon phase that is decreasing in illumination after a full moon?

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Waning gibbous (menguante menguante) is the name of the moon phase that is decreasing in illumination after a full moon.

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What does it mean when the moon is fully illuminated?

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When the moon is fully illuminated, it is referred to as Full (Completo).

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What is the name of the moon phase that is less than half illuminated and decreasing?

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Waning crescent (Creciente menguante) is the name of the moon phase that is less than half illuminated and decreasing.

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What is the term for a moon phase that is less than half illuminated and increasing?

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Waxing crescent (Luna creciente) is the term for a moon phase that is less than half illuminated and increasing.

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What is the name of the moon phase that is exactly half illuminated?

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Quarter (Trimestre) is the name of the moon phase that is exactly half illuminated.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning phases of the moon?

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Waxing phases are when the moon is increasing in illumination, while waning phases are when the moon is decreasing in illumination.

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What is the significance of the moon's phases in relation to Earth?

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The moon's phases affect tides, animal behavior, and can influence human activities.

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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 approximately 29.5 days for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases.