Moon & Its Phases

Front

What is the phase of the moon called when it is half illuminated?

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Quarter moon

Front

What causes the different phases of the moon?

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The moon's orbit around Earth

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon that is more than half but not fully illuminated?

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Gibbous moon

Front

Where does the light that we see on the moon come from?

Back

The sun

Front

What is the name of the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the moon's gravitational pull?

Back

Tides

Front

What is the phase of the moon called when it is completely illuminated?

Back

Full moon

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon that is less than half illuminated?

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Crescent moon

Front

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full orbit around Earth?

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About 29.5 days

Front

What is the term for the path the moon takes around Earth?

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Orbit

Front

What is the effect of the moon's gravity on Earth?

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It causes tides.