Earth Sun Moon System Summative Review

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What is the Last Quarter moon phase?

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The Last Quarter moon phase is when half of the Moon is illuminated and appears as a semi-circle, occurring about a week after the Full Moon.

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What alignment is needed for an eclipse to occur?

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The Moon, Sun, and Earth must be in alignment.

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What happens during a solar eclipse?

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During a solar eclipse, the Moon blocks the Sun, casting a shadow on the Earth.

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What is the sun's outer atmosphere visible during a solar eclipse called?

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The sun's outer atmosphere visible during a solar eclipse is called the corona.

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What is rotation?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.

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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 a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What is the umbra?

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The umbra is the darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse, where the light source is completely blocked.

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What is the penumbra?

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The penumbra is the lighter part of a shadow during an eclipse, where the light source is partially blocked.