Phases and Eclipses
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Barbara White
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Phases Noun
[fay-zez]
Back
Phases
The different shapes of the moon as seen from Earth, caused by the moon's motion around our planet.
Example: The image shows the moon's phases as it orbits Earth, illustrating how its shape changes.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Maria Noun
[mar-ee-uh]
Back
Maria
The dark-colored, low, flat plains on the moon's surface that were formed by ancient volcanic lava flows.
Example: The image shows labeled maria on the moon, illustrating the dark plains formed by ancient volcanic lava flows.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Craters Noun
[kray-terz]
Back
Craters
Large, bowl-shaped depressions on the surface of a celestial body, typically caused by the impact of a meteorite.
Example: The image shows labeled craters on the moon, helping students identify and learn about their locations and significance.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Near side Noun
[neer side]
Back
Near side
The hemisphere of the moon that is permanently turned toward and visible from Earth due to synchronous rotation.
Example: The image shows the near side of the moon with labeled features visible from Earth.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Far side Noun
[far side]
Back
Far side
The hemisphere of the moon that always faces away from Earth and is not visible from our planet.
Example: The image shows the far side of the moon facing away from Earth, illustrating the concept of the moon's hidden hemisphere.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Rotate Verb
[roh-tayt]
Back
Rotate
The action of a celestial body spinning or turning around its own central line, known as an axis.
Example: Earth's rotation around its axis causes day and night.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Revolve Verb
[ri-volv]
Back
Revolve
The action of one celestial body moving in a curved path or orbit around another, more massive object.
Example: The Earth revolves around the Sun, causing seasons to change.
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