Earth, Moon, and Sun Lesson 2.6: Critical Juncture Assessment

Front

Why does the illuminated portion of the Moon get smaller each night?

Back

The Moon was moving so that less of the half facing the sun was visible from Earth.

Front

Why did the light part of the Moon appear to get smaller over time in the student's observations?

Back

Between the first observation and the second observation, the Moon moved so that the student astronomer was able to see less of the half that faces the sun.

Front

Why did the light part of the Moon appear to get larger over time in Omi's observations?

Back

Between the first observation and the second observation, the Moon moved so that Omi was able to see more of the half that faces the sun.

Front

How much of the moon is always lit?

Back

half

Front

Correct order of the moon phases?

Back

new moon, 1st quarter, full moon, 3rd quarter

Front

How many moons does Earth have?

Back

1

Front

Which moon phase is when you can't see the moon at all?

Back

New moon

Front

The complete cycle of the moon lasts about a _. Options: day, year, week, month

Back

month

Front

How many suns do we have?

Back

1

Front

How many stars are in our solar system?

Back

one