Moon & Its Phases

Front

What are the dark areas of the moon caused by ancient volcanic eruptions called?

Back

Lunar mare.

Front

From which direction did the asteroid strike the moon in the model?

Back

Straight above.

Front

What can be done to make an object appear smaller?

Back

Move it further away.

Front

Where does the light that allows us to see the moon come from?

Back

The sun.

Front

How much larger is the sun than the moon?

Back

400 times.

Front

What is the name of the phase when the moon is completely illuminated?

Back

Full moon.

Front

What phase comes after the new moon?

Back

Waxing crescent.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is half illuminated?

Back

First quarter.

Front

What do we call the time it takes for the moon to orbit the Earth?

Back

Lunar month.

Front

What is the name of the dark side of the moon?

Back

The far side of the moon.