Earth-Moon-Sun System

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the moon is directly between the sun and Earth, blocking sunlight from reaching Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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A Lunar Eclipse occurs when Earth is directly between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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True or False: The Earth revolves on an axis.

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False. The Earth rotates on its axis.

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What type of tides occur during a Full Moon or New Moon?

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Spring Tides occur during a Full Moon or New Moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the Axis of the Earth?

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The Axis is an imaginary line that passes through Earth's center and the North and South poles, about which Earth rotates.

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What is an Equinox?

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An Equinox is the time when day and night are of approximately equal length, occurring twice a year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a Solstice?

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A Solstice is the time when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

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What is the difference between Spring Tides and Neap Tides?

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Spring Tides are higher than normal tides that occur during Full Moons and New Moons, while Neap Tides are lower than normal tides that occur during the first and third quarters of the moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the Earth's Orbit?

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The Earth's Orbit is the path that Earth follows as it revolves around the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What causes the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon are caused by the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun, which affect how much of the Moon's surface is illuminated.

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