Earth, Sun, and Moon

Front

This diagram of the Earth and Moon is shown from top view, with sunlight coming from the left. Why does it show that it's bright on the left half of the moon?

Back

Because the half of the Moon that is facing the sun is lit by the sun, and the other half is dark

Front

How does light travel?

Back

Light travels in straight lines only.

Front

Monica looked up one night and saw a full moon. How long will it be until she can see a full moon again?

Back

About one month.

Front

Is the student's diagram of the moon from above correct and why?

Back

No, it's not accurate because only the half of the Moon that is facing the sun is lit by the sun, and the other half is dark.

Front

This moon phase looks like less than a half circle from Earth

Back

crescent moon

Front

This moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth.

Back

full moon

Front

This moon phase looks like more than a half circle from Earth.

Back

gibbous moon

Front

This word means "to shine light on an object and make it visible".

Back

illuminate

Front

What is the shape of the illuminated (lit) part of the Moon as it appears from Earth?

Back

moon phase

Front

In this moon phase, the illuminated portion of the Moon is not visible from the Earth.

Back

new moon