Phases of the Moon Flashcard

Front

About how long does it take for the moon to complete all of its phases?

Back

1 month

Front

Which moon phase occurs when the sun, moon, and earth are in a line and the earth is between the moon and the sun?

Back

full moon

Front

A student constructs a diagram to demonstrate the phases of the Moon as viewed from Earth. Which diagram BEST illustrates all of the phases of the moon?

Back

Front

The moon appears to change over time. Which phase is being shown in the picture? Options: crescent moon, full moon, new moon, quarter moon

Back

full moon

Front

Back

quarter moon

Front

What causes the change in the shape of the moon?

Back

revolution of the moon around the earth

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Back

location 2 and 6

Front

Which statement BEST explains why the moon is visible from earth?

Back

Light from the sun shines on half of the surface of the moon

Front

Which moon phase is being shown in the picture? Options: new moon, full moon, gibbous moon, crescent moon

Back

crescent moon

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Back

4 and 6