SUN MOON EARTH INTERACTIONS

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How long does it take for the Earth to make one rotation?

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24 hours

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What type of tide occurs when the sun and moon are at a ninety degree angle?

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Neap tide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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The Earth turns around on its:

Back

Axis

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What is the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and increasing?

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Waxing crescent

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Why is the moon bright in the night sky?

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The moon reflects light from the Sun.

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

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Orbit

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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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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When the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the term for the gravitational pull between the Earth, Moon, and Sun that causes tides?

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Gravitational force

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