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Moon Phases

Moon Phases

Assessment

Presentation

Science

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Rachel McKaughan

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62 Slides • 22 Questions

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Which of the following best describes the difference between a crescent moon and a gibbous moon?

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A crescent moon is less than half illuminated, while a gibbous moon is more than half illuminated.

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A crescent moon is always full, while a gibbous moon is always new.

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A crescent moon is only visible during the day, while a gibbous moon is only visible at night.

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A crescent moon is red, while a gibbous moon is blue.

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Which phase of the Moon is described as having a thin and curved lit portion?

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Crescent Moon

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Gibbous Moon

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Quarter Moon

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Full Moon

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Which of the following statements are true about the Quarter Moon?

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It looks half full but is called a quarter moon because only 1/4th of the actual Moon is visible.

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The Quarter Moon is when the Moon is completely dark.

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The Quarter Moon is when the Moon is fully illuminated.

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The Quarter Moon is only seen during the day.

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What is the main difference between a Full Moon and a Gibbous Moon?

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A Full Moon is completely illuminated, while a Gibbous Moon is more than half but not fully illuminated.

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A Full Moon is less bright than a Gibbous Moon.

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A Gibbous Moon is completely dark.

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A Full Moon is only visible during the day.

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What is a New Moon?

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When the Moon does not appear illuminated by the sun

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When the Moon is fully illuminated

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When the left side of the Moon is lit

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When the right side of the Moon is lit

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Which of the following statements about the Moon's phases are correct?

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Waning is when the Moon appears to get smaller

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Waxing is when the Moon appears to get bigger

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The Moon is waxing when the left side is lit

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The Moon is waning when the right side is lit

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Multiple Choice

What is the name of the moon phase when the moon is not lit at all?

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New Moon

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Full Moon

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Waning Crescent

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First Quarter

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Multiple Choice

Appearance: Lit on left side, Shape: Crescent = Moon Phase: ___ Crescent

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Waning
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Waxing

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Open Ended

Describe the difference between a waxing crescent and a waning crescent moon phase.

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Multiple Choice

Appearance: Fully lit = Moon Phase: ___ Moon

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Full
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New

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Gibbous

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Whole

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the appearance of a Full Moon?

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Fully lit

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Not lit at all

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Lit on left side

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Crescent shape

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Moon Phase: __ quarter

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3rd
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1st

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4th

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Multiple Choice

Moon Phase: ____ Gibbous

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Waning
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waxing

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What is the difference in appearance between a waning gibbous and a waxing gibbous moon?

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Multiple Choice

What is the moon phase?

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waning crescent

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waxing crescent

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waning gibbous

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waxing gibbous

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Multiple Choice

What is the moon phase?

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waning crescent

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waxing crescent

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waning gibbous

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waxing gibbous

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Multiple Choice

What are the two main types of moon shapes shown in the images?

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Crescent and Gibbous

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Full and New

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Half and Quarter

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Oval and Round

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