Seasons, Moon Phases and Eclipses

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What should the student do to model day and night?

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Shine a bright light on one side of the ball.

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What are the most likely dates of the full moons? Options: February 5, March 7, April 5, May 4, February 15, March 17, April 15, May 14, February 25, March 27, April 25, May  24, February 29, March 31, April 29, May 28

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February 25, March 27, April 25, May  24

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The moon orbits Earth in a __________________ direction

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counterclockwise

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The length of day in the Northern Hemisphere is shortest when the North Pole is tilting away from the Sun. During which month of the year does this occur?

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December

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Name the lunar phase at position F.

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Waning Gibbous

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A lunar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

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full

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Which type of eclipse is shown in this picture?

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Solar Eclipse

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A solar eclipse only occurs during which moon phase? Options: 1st Quarter, New Moon, Full Moon, 3rd Quarter

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New Moon

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Name the moon phase: First Quarter, Third Quarter (Last Quarter), New Moon, Full Moon

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Third Quarter (Last Quarter)

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describes when the illuminated side of the moon is increasing

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waxing

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