Moon Quiz

The sun reflects off of the moon.

• True

• False

We see different portions of the lit half of the moon as it revolves around the Earth.

• True

• False

Why does the moon have phases? (pick TWO answers)

• the sun reflects off of the moon

• water on the moon makes it shine

• we see different portions of the lit half as the moon revolves around the Earth

• it only has 1 phase

What percent of the moon is ALWAYS lit?

• 25%

• 35%

• 50%

• 75%

When is 50% of the moon not always lit?

• during lunar eclipses

• this does not happen

The half facing the Earth is lit (out at night)

• new moon

• full moon

The half facing away from Earth is lit (out in day)

• new moon

• full moon

How long does it take the moon to complete one cycle of phases? (pick TWO answers)

• 50 days

• 365 days

• 29 1/2 days or one revolution around Earth

• one average month

Choose the correct phase name.

• full moon

• waxing crescent

• new moon

• last quarter

Choose the correct phase name.

• waxing gibbous

• full moon

• waning crescent

• waxing crescent