Seasons, Moon Phases, and Shadows

_______ is the apparent changing shapes of the Moon 

• New Moon
• Crescent Moon
• Full Moon
• Moon Phases

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A ______ is when the side of the Moon facing Earth appears lit up.

• New Moon

• Crescent Moon

• Full Moon

• Moon Phases

A ______ is when the side of the Moon facing Earth appears to be not lit. 

• New Moon
• Crescent Moon
• Full Moon
• Moon Phases

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A ________ is when a small section of the Moon facing Earth is lighted. 

• New Moon
• Crescent Moon
• Full Moon
• Moon Phases

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long does it take for the Moon to make one full revolution around the Earth? 

• one day
• one month
• one year
• never

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

If the last full moon was on April 4th, when can you expect to see the next full moon? 

• April 29th
• July 4th
• May 4th
• September 12th

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why does the Moon have phases? 

• The moon reflects light from the sun. Sometimes there is a shadow on the moon and we only see part of it. 
• Only part of the moon is turned on and shining at a time. 
• The Earth is blocking the moon when we don't see it. 
• The moon moves out of sight. 

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

a dark area created because light cannot pass through

• shadow

• light

• sun

• dark spot

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NGSS.4-PS4-2

Caused by the tilt of the Earth and it's orbit around the sun

• seasons

• day and night

• moon phases

• tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Caused by rotation of the Earth

• seasons

• day and night

• moon phases

• tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6