Moon Phases

During the phases of the moon, the moon appears to change shape. This change in appearance is due to the moon...

• physically changing size and shape

• moving closer and then farther away from the earth

• reflecting a different amount of light due to alignment with earth and the sun

• having craters on its surface

What part of the moon do we see from earth?

• all of it

• none of it

• the same side

• only one quarter

As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is

• swelling

• waning

• waxing

• disappearing

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

• waning crescent

• waxing gibbous

• full moon

• new moon

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

• waxing

• new

• waning

• eclipse

The complete cycle of the moon lasts about a

• day

• week

• year

• month

Which season occurs when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

• spring

• summer

• fall

• winter

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

• the equator rotates slower than the poles

• the equator always receives direct sunlight

• the equator remains the same distance from the sun

• the equator has 18 hour days

Which two factors cause Earth's seasons?

• Earth's tilt and rotation

• Earth's tilt and revolution

• Earth's rotation and revolution

• Earth's tilt and Moon phases

When the moon waxes, it

• adds a thick covering to its crust

• goes from a full moon back to a new moon

• seems to get bigger in size

• shaves its legs