S6E2 Earth, Moon, Sun

What is the term used to describe the moon when it appears to get larger in the sky each night?

• Waning

• Waxing

• Crescent

• Eclipse

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What does the term 'gravity' refer to?

• The distance between two objects measured in relation to each other.

• The location of one object in relation to another object.

• The force that pulls objects towards each other.

• The path followed by a celestial body or satellite in an oval shape around another body due to gravity.

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Which term describes the different shapes of the moon as seen from Earth during its monthly orbit around the planet? (a)  

• Lunar cycle
• Seasons
• Phases
• Elliptical Orbit

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What is an eclipse?

• The term used to describe the moon when it is growing larger in the sky each night.

• The four divisions of the year characterized by specific weather patterns and daylight hours.

• The partial or total blocking of one celestial body by another.

• The angle at which the Earth's axis is inclined from vertical.

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What does 'elliptical orbit' mean?

• The spinning of a celestial body around its own axis.

• The motion of a celestial body around another in an orbit.

• The path followed by a celestial body or satellite in an oval shape around another body due to gravity.

• The different phases the Moon goes through each month.

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Match the following descriptions of the moon phases with the correct phase.

• What is a Gibbous moon?

• A phase of the moon where the entire moon is visible from Earth.

• What is a Quarter moon?

• A phase of the moon where more than half, but not all, of the moon is visible from Earth.

• What is a New moon?

• A phase of the moon where none of the moon is visible from Earth.

• What is a Full moon?

• A phase of the moon where exactly half of the moon is visible from Earth.

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During a school astronomy project, students are asked to identify what a celestial body is. Which option is correct?

• A type of dessert served in space

• A brand of sunscreen for astronauts

• A popular dance move among aliens

• A natural object in space, such as a planet, moon, asteroid, or star.

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What is the meaning of obtain?

• To acquire, achieve, or get something.
• To destroy, damage, or ruin something.
• To forget, neglect, or ignore something.
• To lose, give away, or forfeit something.

What does evaluate mean?

• Estimate
• Guess
• Calculate
• Assess, judge, or determine the value or worth of something.

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What does it mean to communicate?

• To fly a kite
• To bake a cake
• To swim in the ocean
• To convey information or exchange ideas

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