Amplify Earth, Moon and Sun

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Why are not to scale models useful?

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To highlight a specific aspect of a model.

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When the half of the moon that we see from earth is half light and half dark, it is a

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Quarter Moon.

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Where does the moon get its light?

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The moon is illuminated by the sun's rays.

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The star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system is the

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Sun.

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What does Illuminate mean?

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To shine light on something and make it visible.

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What is the main reason the moon appears to change shape?

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The moon's phases are caused by its position relative to the Earth and the Sun.

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What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to orbit the Earth?

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Lunar month, approximately 29.5 days.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs 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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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.

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What is the difference between a full moon and a new moon?

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A full moon occurs when the entire face of the moon is illuminated, while a new moon occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun and is not visible.

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