Sun-Moon-Earth Pretest

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What is an equinox?

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The beginning of spring and fall; days on which hours of daylight equal hours of darkness.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What does waxing mean in relation to the moon?

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The phase when the moon appears larger over time, following a new moon.

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How does the moon shine at night?

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The moon reflects the sun's light.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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An event where the Earth comes between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the moon.

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What is a solstice?

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The time when the sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing refers to the moon getting larger, while waning refers to the moon getting smaller.

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What is the revolution of the Earth?

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The movement of the Earth around the sun, taking about 365.25 days to complete.

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What is the rotation of the Earth?

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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