Moon Quiz

Tides are caused by ___________

• wind
• gravitational pull of moon
• gravitational pull of the Earth
• rain

When the moon is in between the earth and the sun it is a

• New Moon
• Full Moon
• First Quarter
• Third Quarter

Which moon phase is shown below?

• waning crescent
• waxing crescent
• waning gibbous
• waxing gibbous

Which moon phase is shown below?

• waning crescent
• waxing crescent
• waning gibbous
• waxing gibbous

What is illuminating the Moon?

• The moon produces its own light
• The moon reflects the sun's light
• Mirrors on the moon's surface reflect light
• The moon reflects Earth's light

The Moon ________ around the Earth.

• moves parallel
• rotates
• moves perpendicular
• revolves

What moon phase is at position 1? 

• new moon
• waxing gibbous
• waning gibbous 
• waning crescent 

How long does it take for the moon to go around the Earth?

• about one year
• about one month
• about one week
• about one day

What is the correct order of the Earth, Moon, and Sun in order for a lunar eclipse to occur?

• Earth, Moon, Sun
• Moon, Sun Earth
• Sun, Earth, Moon
• all of the above

What is the correct order of the Earth, Moon, and Sun in order for a solar eclipse to occur?

• Earth, Moon, Sun
• Moon, Sun Earth
• Sun, Earth, Moon
• all of the above