Moon Cycle

Which statement best shows why the Moon seems to be producing light?

• The Moon is making its own light.
• The Moon is reflecting light from Earth.
• The Moon is reflecting light from the Sun.
• The Moon goes through eight phases.

Why does the Moon seem to change shape?

• As the Moon revolves around Earth, different parts are lit by the Sun.
• The viewpoint from Earth of the illuminated side of the Moon changes.
• Earth’s shadow is blocking light from the Sun.
• The way the Moon produces light changes, so we see different shapes.

As used in this passage, what does illuminated mean?

• to be observed
• to glow with light from within
• to have light from some source shine on an object
• to change in a regular pattern

In the diagram, which moon phase is marked with the X?

• First quarter
• Waning crescent
• Waning gibbous
• Waxing gibbous

What was the main point of the passage?

• The changing shapes of the Moon are not really changing at all.
• The Moon is the only satellite revolving around Earth.
• The Moon is difficult to travel to because of the changing tilt.
• The phases of the Moon are difficult to predict and understand.

Which of the following terms means to grow?

• Waxing
• Waning
• Crescent
• I have no idea!!

A gibbous moon appears to be lit up how much?

• half
• all of the moon
• 3/4
• there is no such thing as gibbous

A ____________ occurs when no sunlight is reflected from the lunar surface.

• full moon
• waxing gibbous
• waning gibbous
• new moon

How long will it take from one full moon to the next?

• 30 days
• 14 days
• 28 days
• 1 day

The changing appearance of the Moon during the lunar cycle is the result of the changing -

• relative positions of Earth, the Moon and the Sun.
• Earth’s shadow on the surface of the Moon.
• amounts of light emitted by the Moon.
• gravitational pull of the Moon as it orbits Earth.