Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons. [Clarification Statement: Examples of models can be physical, graphical, or conceptual.]
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What phase of the Moon occurs when it is positioned directly between the Earth and the Sun?
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Last Quarter
New Moon
First Quarter
Full Moon
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During which event does the Moon pass directly between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth?
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Full Moon
New Moon
Lunar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse
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What phase of the Moon occurs when it is positioned directly between the Earth and the Sun?
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During which event does the Moon pass directly between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth?
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Which pattern is responsible for the changing of seasons on Earth?
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What causes the phases of the Moon as observed from Earth?
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Which event can only occur during a full moon when the Earth is directly between the Moon and the Sun?
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What characteristic of Earth's orbit is most responsible for the occurrence of different seasons?
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Which phase of the Moon is visible when the Moon is one-quarter of the way through its orbit around Earth?
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What causes the Sun to appear lower in the sky during winter months in the Northern Hemisphere?
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What is the primary reason for the cycle of lunar phases as seen from Earth?
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Which model of the Earth-Sun-Moon system explains the occurrence of solar eclipses?
