MOON PHASES UNIT TEST

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

Back

Getting larger.

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

Back

Getting smaller.

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What is the name of the moon phase when it is completely dark?

Back

New Moon.

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What is the name of the moon phase when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

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During which moon phase can a solar eclipse occur?

Back

New Moon.

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What is the length of a lunar cycle?

Back

29.5 days.

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What is the first quarter moon?

Back

The phase where half of the moon is illuminated and increasing.

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What is the third quarter moon?

Back

The phase where half of the moon is illuminated and decreasing.

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What is a solar eclipse?

Back

An event where the moon blocks the sun.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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An event where the Earth blocks the sun's light from reaching the moon.