Wonders Unit 4 Week 4 Grade 4

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What is a phase of the moon?

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A phase of the moon refers to the different appearances of the moon as it orbits the Earth, including new moon, crescent, first quarter, gibbous, and full moon.

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What does the word 'crescent' mean?

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Crescent refers to the shape of the moon when it is less than half illuminated, resembling a curved shape like the letter 'C'.

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What is a series?

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A series is a group of related things or events that follow one another in a sequence.

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What is the Aurora Borealis?

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The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural light display in the sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions, caused by the interaction of solar wind with the Earth's magnetic field.

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What does it mean for the Earth to rotate?

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To rotate means that the Earth spins on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete one full turn, resulting in day and night.

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What is the difference between 'rotates' and 'revolves'?

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Rotates refers to spinning on an axis (like the Earth on its axis), while revolves refers to moving in a circular orbit around another object (like the Earth revolving around the Sun).

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What is an astronomer?

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An astronomer is a scientist who studies celestial bodies such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies.

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What is a vocabulary word?

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A vocabulary word is a word that is part of a language and is used to communicate ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

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What does it mean to see a 'sliver' of the moon?

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A 'sliver' of the moon refers to a small, thin part of the moon that is visible, often seen during the crescent phase.

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What is the significance of the moon's phases?

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The phases of the moon are significant because they affect tides, animal behavior, and can influence human activities and cultural events.