MOON PHASES

MOON PHASES

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Science

7th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the phases of the moon?

Back

The phases of the moon are the different appearances of the moon as seen from Earth, which include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

Back

The moon takes about 29.5 days to complete one full cycle of phases.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a New Moon?

Back

A New Moon is the phase when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from Earth, making it invisible to us.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Full Moon?

Back

A Full Moon occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, and the entire illuminated side of the moon is visible from Earth.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between Waxing and Waning?

Back

Waxing refers to the moon phases where the visible portion of the moon is increasing (from New Moon to Full Moon), while Waning refers to the phases where the visible portion is decreasing (from Full Moon to New Moon).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the moon phases?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Waxing Crescent?

Back

A Waxing Crescent is the phase of the moon that occurs after the New Moon, where a small sliver of the moon becomes visible.

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