The Sun-Earth-Moon System

The moon seems to change shape from day to day in a cycle that lasts about a month as it goes through _.

• revolutions
• phases
• rotations
• eclipses

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

• Waning crescent
• Full moon
• Waxing gibbous
• New moon

Phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger are referred to as _.

• waxing
• waning
• new
• eclipse

what is the reason for the season?

• Joy
• tilt 
• revolution
• rotation

Why do globes lean sideways?

• To allow them to spin easier.
• To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.
• To demonstrate the effects of gravity.
• To demonstrate day and night.

The Moon ________ around the Earth.

• moves parallel
• rotates
• moves perpendicular
• revolves

Which type of eclipse is being modeled:  Lunar or Solar

• Lunar Eclipse
• Solar Eclipse

The phase of the moon that occurs between the sun and Earth

• Full moon
• Waxing crescent
• Waning Crescent�
• New Moon

The 1st Quarter moon is lit on the:

• Left Side
• Right Side

T/F The moon can be seen from Earth because it reflects the sun's light

• TRUE
• FALSE