Sun Earth Moon System Chapter Test

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What is the phase of the moon that occurs after the full moon?

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Waning gibbous.

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During which moon phase does a lunar eclipse occur?

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Full moon.

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How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

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365 days.

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What term describes the moon's shape when it appears to get smaller?

Back

Waning.

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Which moon phase does not reflect any sunlight toward Earth?

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New Moon.

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What is the term for the moon phase when it is increasing in size?

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Waxing.

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What is the term for the moon phase when it is decreasing in size?

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Waning.

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What is the shape of the moon during the first quarter phase?

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Half of the moon is illuminated.

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What is the shape of the moon during the last quarter phase?

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Half of the moon is illuminated, opposite of the first quarter.

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What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

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About 29.5 days.

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