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The phase of the Moon that occurs when the side facing Earth is completely illuminated by the Sun is called (a)   .

• New Moon
• Full Moon
• First Quarter
• Third Quarter

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What causes the different phases of the Moon as seen from Earth?

• The Moon's rotation on its axis

• The Moon's changing distance from Earth

• The Moon's position relative to Earth and the Sun

• The Earth's shadow covering the Moon

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Which force is primarily responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the Sun?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Friction

• Electricity

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We experience high and low tides on Earth because of (a)  

• The Earth's rotation only
• The gravitational pull of the Moon
• The Earth's tilt
• The Earth's distance from the Sun

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During which event does the Moon pass directly between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight from reaching Earth?

• Lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

• New Moon

• Full Moon

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Explain why the seasons change as Earth orbits the Sun.

• The Earth's distance from the Sun changes

• The tilt of Earth's axis causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight

• The Sun's energy output changes

• The Moon blocks sunlight at different times

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If the Moon were farther away from Earth, what would likely happen to the tides?

• Tides would become stronger

• Tides would become weaker

• Tides would not change

• There would be no tides

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Which phase of the Moon comes immediately after the first quarter?

• Waxing crescent

• Waxing gibbous

• Waning gibbous

• Waning crescent

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A lunar eclipse can only occur during which phase of the Moon?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

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How does gravity affect the motion of planets in the solar system?

• It pushes planets away from the Sun

• It keeps planets in orbit around the Sun

• It causes planets to spin faster

• It has no effect on planetary motion

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