Moon Phases Review

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What is the difference between a gibbous moon and a crescent moon?

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The gibbous shows more than half of the bright side of the moon.

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Define Gibbous.

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More than half of moon visible.

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Which of the following words describe the phases of the moon?

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new, crescent, quarter, gibbous, full.

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What is the name of the moon phase when it is increasing in size and more than half is visible?

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Waxing gibbous.

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Which moon phase is when you can't see the moon at all?

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New moon.

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What does 'waxing' mean in relation to moon phases?

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It means the moon is increasing in visibility.

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What does 'waning' mean in relation to moon phases?

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It means the moon is decreasing in visibility.

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What is a crescent moon?

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A moon phase where less than half of the moon is visible.

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What is a full moon?

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A moon phase where the entire face of the moon is illuminated.

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What is a new moon?

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A moon phase where the moon is not visible from Earth.