Activities 2-4 Flashcard Review: Part 1 (Moon Phases)

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated by the sun, appearing as a complete circle in the sky.

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How long does it take to reach a First Quarter Moon?

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About a week into the lunar cycle.

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During a Third Quarter Moon, which side of the moon is illuminated?

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The left side of the moon is lit up.

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What part of the moon can we see from Earth?

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We can see the near side of the moon from Earth.

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What does it mean for the moon to orbit?

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To orbit means that the moon travels around the Earth in a circular path.

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What is the lunar cycle?

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The lunar cycle is the sequence of phases the moon goes through in about 29.5 days.

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What is a Quarter Moon?

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A Quarter Moon is when half of the moon is illuminated, occurring twice in the lunar cycle: First Quarter and Third Quarter.

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What is the dark side of the moon?

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The dark side of the moon refers to the side that is not visible from Earth; it is not always dark, as it receives sunlight.

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How many phases does the moon have?

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The moon has eight distinct phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What causes the different phases of the moon?

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The different phases of the moon are caused by the changing angles of sunlight as the moon orbits the Earth.