Lesson 2 Earth’s Moon
Scan Lesson 2 in your book. In your Science Journal, write three questions you have about
the Moon. Try to answer your questions as you read.
Seeing the Moon Explain why you can see the Moon.
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The Moon’s Formation Sequence events in the Moon’s formation.
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1. A collision between
occurred.
2. was ejected into space,
and a ring formed .
3. Material in the ring
and formed .
I found this on page . Describe three features of the Moon’s surface.
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The Moon’s Surface
Craters Maria Highlands
The Moon’s Motion Identify details about the 2 motions of the Moon.
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Revolution Rotation
Period in days
Description
of motion
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Lesson 2 | Earth’s Moon (continued)
I found this on page . Explain why the same side of the Moon always faces Earth.
Phases of the Moon Organize information about the Moon’s phases.
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Phases of the Moon
Definition: Caused by: Length of a
complete lunar
cycle:
I found this on page . Categorize information about the phases of the Moon.
Phase Name Description
Week 1:
First Quarter
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Waxing
phases Week 2:
Week 3:
Waning
phases Week 4:
If you could live on the Moon through one lunar cycle, how would you
experience the phases of the Moon? Would you see Earth going through phases? Explain.
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