Booklet #5 Flashcards

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1
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What does the word Rotation mean?

A

It means moving around the Earth.

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What does the word Revolution mean?

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One Revolution takes 27 1/3 days and the moon has its own axis.

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What is a natural satellite?

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The moon is a natural satellite.

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What is a man made satellite?

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The Soviet Union was a man made satellite.

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What does the word APOGEE mean?

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Point at which the moon is farthest from the Earth.

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What does the word PERIGEE mean?

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Point at which the moon is closest to the Earth.

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Show me a diagram of a lunar eclipse and tell me about it.

A

Sun🌞 Earth🌎 Moon🌜

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Step 1: Moon Phases

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New Moon

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Step 2: Moon Phases

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Waxing Crescent

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Step 3: Moon Phases

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First Quarter (Half Moon)

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Step 4: Moon Phases

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Waxing Gibbous

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12
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Step 5: Moon Phases

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Full Moon

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13
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Step 6: Moon Phases

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Waning Gibbous

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Step 7: Moon Phases

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Last Quarter (Third Quarter)

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Step 8: Moon Phases

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Waning Crescent

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