The changing appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth
Moon Phases Mastery Flashcardziz

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7th Grade
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Tonya Davis
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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moon phases
Answer explanation
The term 'moon phases' refers to the various appearances of the Moon as it orbits Earth, including new moon, first quarter, and full moon. Thus, 'moon phases' is the correct answer as it encompasses all these changes.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A moon that is completely dark because its unlit side is facing Earth
Back
new moon
Answer explanation
A new moon occurs when the moon's unlit side faces Earth, making it completely dark. This is why the correct answer is 'new moon', as the other phases show varying amounts of illumination.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The moon is a quarter of the way around the Earth. You can see the right half of the moon.
Back
first quarter moon
Answer explanation
The moon is a quarter of the way around the Earth, showing the right half, which corresponds to the first quarter moon phase. This is when half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Phase that occurs when all of the Moon's surface facing Earth reflects light
Back
full moon
Answer explanation
The full moon phase occurs when the entire surface of the Moon facing Earth is illuminated by the Sun, making it fully visible. This is why the correct answer is 'full moon'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The phase of the moon when it is three-quarters of the way through its orbit, and we see half of the moon lighted.
Back
third quarter moon
Answer explanation
The third quarter moon occurs when the moon is three-quarters of the way through its orbit, showing half of its surface illuminated. This phase is also known as the last quarter, distinguishing it from other phases.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Moon phase in which less than half of the Moon appears to be lit.
Back
crescent
Answer explanation
The crescent moon phase occurs when less than half of the Moon is illuminated, making it the correct answer. In contrast, the third quarter moon is half-lit, and gibbous is more than half-lit.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Moon phase in which more than half of the Moon appears to be lit.
Back
gibbous
Answer explanation
The gibbous moon phase occurs when more than half of the Moon is illuminated. In contrast, the third quarter moon shows half, and a crescent moon shows less than half. Therefore, the correct answer is gibbous.
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