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

reflecting a different amount of light due to alignment with Earth and the Sun.

physically changing size and shape.

moving closer and then farther away from Earth.

Which of the following choices has the moon phases in the correct order?

New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third/last quarter, Waning Crescent

Full Moon, New Moon, Waxing Gibbous, First Quarter, Waxing Crescent, Waning Gibbous, Waning Crescent, Last Quarter

Waxing Gibbous, New Moon, First Quarter, Waxing Crescent, Full Moon, Waning Crescent, Third/Last Quarter, Waning Gibbous

New Moon, Waning Crescent, First Quarter, Waning Gibbous, Full Moon, Waxing Gibbous, Third/Last Quarter, Waxing Crescent

The Earth has different seasons ...

because of the tilt of Earth on its axis as it moves around the sun.

because of the distance between Earth and the sun.

because of the speed of Earth as it rotates on its axis.

because of the amount of light blocked by the moon on its axis.

Why does the moon appear bigger than the planets and stars?

The planets and stars are farther away.

The lack of atmosphere on the moon makes it look bigger.

In reality, the moon is much bigger than the planets and stars.

The moon's gravity makes it look bigger.

An eclipse in space is when....

one object passes through the shadow of another object.

the moon is in the waxing crescent phase.

the Sun and Moon are side by side.

What are the reasons for the seasons?

Earth's rotation and revolution.

What is responsible for the moon's illumination?

sunlight reflecting on the surface of the moon

sunlight bouncing off the earth's atmosphere

Chapter 2 Lesson 1: The Sun-Earth-Moon System

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the moon phase

full moon

waxing crescent

waning gibbous

waxing gibbous

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the moon phase

waning crescent

waxing crescent

last quarter

waxing gibbous

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the moon phase

waning crescent

first quarter

waning gibbous

waxing gibbous

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the moon phase

waning crescent

waxing crescent

waning gibbous

full moon

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the moon phase

First Quarter

Last Quarter

New Moon

Full Moon

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the moon phase

First Quarter

Last Quarter

New Moon

Full Moon

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the moon phase

Waning Crescent

Last Quarter or (third quarter)

New Moon

Full Moon

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Chapter 2 Lesson 1: The Sun-Earth-Moon System

Name the moon phase

Name the moon phase

Name the moon phase

Name the moon phase

Name the moon phase

Name the moon phase

Name the moon phase

Name the moon phase

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About how many days does it take to moon to go through a complete cycle?

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