Our Solar System - Moons Flashcards

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1
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Does the Moon make its own light? Explain how the moon gives us light at night

A

The moon does not have energy like the stars to make its own light. The moon is like a white wall that reflects light from the sun, and the earth gets some of that light.

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Can we see the moon during the day?

A

yes, on some days

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3
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Why does the moon sometimes look like a letter D or a letter C?

A

we see only the part that the sun is shining on

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4
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How many moons does Earth have?

A

one moon

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5
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What are the names of mars’s two moons?

A

Phobos
Deimos

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give the name of one of Jupiters moons?

A

Io
Europa
Ganymede
Callisto

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Pluto is not actually a planet anymore, what is is classified as?

A

Dwarf planet

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there are two planets that do not have any moons. Which two planets are these?

A

Mercury and venus

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What is the name of Saturns biggest moon?

A

Titan

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