Moon Phases Flashcard practice

Front

What is being depicted (shown) in this picture?

Back

The lunar cycle

Front

Which phase of the moon is this? The right half side is visible.

Back

1st quarter

Front

Which number would show a Full Moon? Options: 7, 2, 5, 1

Back

5

Front

Why does the moon change phases when viewed from Earth?

Back

The moon revolves around Earth.

Front

Approximately how long does it take the moon to orbit the earth?

Back

1 month

Front

What does waxing mean in relation to the moon?

Back

to appear to grow

Front

Waning (in relation to the moon)

Back

to appear to shrink