Moon Phases Practice

Moon Phases Practice

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Science

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Last Quarter Moon phase?

Back

The Last Quarter Moon phase is when half of the Moon is illuminated and appears as a half-circle, occurring about a week after the Full Moon.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Full Moon?

Back

A Full Moon occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it appear completely round.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a Crescent Moon look like?

Back

A Crescent Moon is when a small section of the Moon is illuminated, resembling a thin sliver or arc.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

Back

About 1 month.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Gibbous Moon?

Back

A Gibbous Moon is when more than half of the Moon is illuminated but it is not yet a Full Moon.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Moon Phases?

Back

Moon Phases are the different appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, caused by the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the New Moon phase?

Back

The New Moon phase occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and the side of the Moon facing Earth is not illuminated.

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