PS-2.1-P6-FInal

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How does Earth's rotation affect our view of the moon?

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It makes the moon appear to rise in the east and set in the west.

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What does orbit mean?

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The repeating path that an object takes in space when it moves around a star, planet, or moon.

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Which planets in the solar system are most similar in size?

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Earth and Venus.

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What lunar phase comes just before the first quarter?

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Waxing crescent.

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Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What is the definition of a lunar phase?

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The different appearances of the moon as seen from Earth, caused by the moon's position relative to Earth and the sun.

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What is the significance of the full moon?

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It occurs when the moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the sun, fully illuminating its surface.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

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A waxing moon is increasing in illumination, while a waning moon is decreasing.

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What is the role of gravity in orbits?

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Gravity is the force that keeps planets, moons, and other celestial bodies in their orbits.

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What is a scale model of the solar system?

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A representation of the solar system that maintains the relative sizes and distances of the planets.