Moon Phases Quiz

Front

Days for the moon's cycle?

Back

28 days.

Front

When the visible part of the moon decreases, it is called ________.

Back

waning

Front

Different shapes of the moon are called its ________.

Back

phases

Front

From new moon to full moon: lighted side increases.

Back

Correct: Increasing amount of the lighted side of the moon.

Front

It takes 365 days for Earth to revolve around the Sun.

Back

Correct Answer: revolve

Front

Time for Earth to rotate on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

Earth takes 365 days to orbit the sun.

Back

True

Front

The sun rotates while the Earth is stationary.

Back

False

Front

The sun appears stationary because of Earth's rotation.

Back

True

Front

Winter occurs when the Earth's axis tilts away from the sun.

Back

True