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study guide: earth/moon
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Science
8th Grade
02/15/2012

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Moon Phases
Definition
New moon, waxing cresent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, waning gibbous, NEW MOON!!!
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Equinox
Definition
Tilt of the earth causes the length of day and night to be equal. like in Autumn, and Sping.
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How does a solar eclipse to occur...
Definition
when the moon is directly in between the sun and earth, blocking the sun's light casting a shadow over a certain area on earth.
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what is the blue part and what is the black part inside the blue..[image]
Definition
the blue part is the penumbra, and the black part is the umbra.
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How long does it take for earth's revolution around the sun? :3
Definition
it takes about 365 1/4 days :D
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