Moon Phases

Multiple Choice

What causes us to see different phases of the Moon from Earth?

• The Moon's own light changes

• The Moon revolves around the Earth and sunlight reflects off its surface

• The Earth's shadow covers the Moon

• The Moon moves closer and farther from the Sun

Multiple Choice

What is the term used when less than half of the moon is lit by the sun?

• Crescent

• Gibbous

• Quarter

• Full

Multiple Choice

How many distinct phases does the moon have in its cycle?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Labeling

Correctly label the Moon Phases on this diagram.

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New Moon

First Quarter

Full Moon

Waning Crescent

Third Quarter

Waxing Crescent

Waning Gibbous

Waxing Gibbous

Fill in the Blanks

The Moon's dark side is facing the Earth during the

phase.

Drag and Drop

When the moon is getting larger it is​

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waxing

waning

Multiple Choice

Which phase of the Moon comes after the First Quarter but before the Full Moon?

• Waning Crescent

• Waxing Gibbous

• Last Quarter

• New Moon

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Full Moon is correct?

• The Moon is partly illuminated by sunlight.

• The illuminated side of the Moon faces away from Earth.

• The Moon appears completely illuminated by direct sunlight.

• The Moon is not visible from Earth.

Open Ended

Explain how the appearance of the Moon changes from Waxing Gibbous to Full Moon.

Fill in the Blanks

One-half of the Moon appears to be illuminated by direct sunlight during the

phase.

Multiple Select

Select all the phases of the Moon where the illuminated portion is decreasing.

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Gibbous

• Waning Crescent

• Full Moon

Multiple Choice

How does the moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun affect the phases we see from Earth?

• The moon's position determines how much sunlight is reflected and visible from Earth, creating different phases.

• The moon's position only affects its distance from Earth, not its phases.

• The moon's position causes it to change color, which creates phases.

• The moon's position has no effect on what we see from Earth.