Amplify: Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

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Why do we only see one side of the moon?

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Because the moon rotates as it orbits.

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What allows us to see the moon's surface from Earth?

Back

The moon reflects sunlight.

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Why did the moon look different to Anna on two different days?

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The Moon moved between View One and View Two so that Anna was able to see more of the half that faces the sun.

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Why is only half of the moon illuminated from a top view?

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Light from the sun travels in straight lines, allowing light to only get to the side of the moon facing the Sun.

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How long does it take the moon to complete one orbit around Earth?

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28 Days.

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What is the term for the path the moon takes around the Earth?

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Orbit.

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What is the main reason we see different phases of the moon?

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The position of the moon relative to the Earth and the Sun changes.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is directly between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the moon.

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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 the term for the dark side of the moon?

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The far side of the moon.