MySci Unit 23 Section 3

Which best explains why the moon has phases?

• The moon’s position in relation to the sun as it orbits the Earth.

• The sun’s position changes in relation to the moon and Earth.

• The Earth casts a shadow on the moon as it rotates.

• The moon rotates along its axis

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The pattern of stars in a constellation stays the same, but a planet can be seen in different locations at different times because _______________.

• Stars don't move; planets revolve and rotate

• Stars and planets revolve and rotate.

• They bounce off each other into different orbits.

• Planets don't move; Stars revolve and rotate.

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Which is not a phase of the moon?

• super moon

• waxing crescent

• full moon

• new moon

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Which does NOT determine how bright a star is in the sky?

• Its distance from the Earth

• Its luminosity, or brightness

• Its position in the sky.

• Its size.

On July 1, Tori observes a full moon in the night sky. On what date could Tori expect to see another full moon?

• July 12th

• July 20th

• July 30th

• August 7th

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Name the moon phase

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

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Name the moon phase

• First Quarter
• Last Quarter
• New Moon
• Full Moon

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Name the moon phase

• First Quarter
• Last Quarter
• New Moon
• Full Moon

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Name the phase of the moon for letter f

• Waning Gibbous
• Waxing Gibbous
• Waning Crescent
• Waxing Crescent

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

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

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