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 The Earth and The Moon 20 Flashcards |
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What shape do the Earth, Sun, and Moon have due to gravity? |
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 They are shaped like a ball (spheres). |
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Fill in the blank: The Moon orbits the Earth in a circular path known as its ______. |
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 Orbit |
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True or False: The gravity of the Moon is stronger than that of the Earth. |
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 False. The Moon has weaker gravity than the Earth because it is smaller. |
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What term describes the Moon when it is farther from the Sun than the Earth and most of the lit side is visible? |
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 Gibbous Moon |
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Riddle: I rise in the east and set in the west, just like the Sun. What am I? |
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 The Moon |
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How many days does it take for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth? |
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 29 days |
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is the force that shapes large objects in space into spheres. |
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 Gravity |
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a phase of the Moon? A) New Moon B) Full Moon C) Half Moon D) Waxing Crescent |
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 C) Half Moon |
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True or False: The Earth's rotation causes the Moon's rising and setting times to remain the same every day. |
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 False. The Moon's rising and setting times shift slightly later each day. |
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What are the two types of Moon phases based on visibility of the lit part? |
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 Waxing and waning phases |
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