Earth-Sun-Moon Review

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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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How many phases does the moon go through?

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8 phases.

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What phenomenon is caused by the rotation of Earth?

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Day and night.

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In which direction does the Moon orbit Earth?

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Counterclockwise.

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What is a new moon?

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The phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth.

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What is a full moon?

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The phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

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What are tides?

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The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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An event that occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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An event that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

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Waxing means the moon is increasing in illumination, while waning means it is decreasing.