Moon Phases and Eclipse Review Game

Moon Phases and Eclipse Review Game

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a waxing moon?

Back

A waxing moon is the phase of the moon when it is becoming more illuminated, moving from new moon to full moon.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a waning moon?

Back

A waning moon is the phase of the moon when it is decreasing in illumination, moving from full moon to new moon.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a waxing crescent look like?

Back

A waxing crescent moon appears as a small sliver of light on the right side, growing larger each night.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a waning crescent look like?

Back

A waning crescent moon appears as a small sliver of light on the left side, getting smaller each night.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a gibbous moon?

Back

A gibbous moon is a phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When does a solar eclipse occur?

Back

A solar eclipse only happens during a new moon.

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