Moon Phase Flashcard

Moon Phase Flashcard

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Flashcard

Science

4th - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a waning crescent moon?

Back

A waning crescent moon is a phase of the moon where less than half of the moon is illuminated, and it is decreasing in size. It appears as a thin crescent shape.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a waxing gibbous moon?

Back

A waxing gibbous moon is a phase of the moon where more than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in size. It appears as a large, rounded shape.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a full moon?

Back

A full moon is a phase of the moon where the entire face of the moon is illuminated, appearing as a complete circle.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a new moon?

Back

A new moon is a phase of the moon where the moon is not visible from Earth because the illuminated side is facing away from us.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

'Waning' refers to the phase of the moon when it is decreasing in illumination, moving from full moon to new moon.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

'Waxing' refers to the phase of the moon when it is increasing in illumination, moving from new moon to full moon.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a waning gibbous moon?

Back

A waning gibbous moon is a phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated but is decreasing in size.

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