Practice: Light & Dark of the Moon

5.04 Investigation question: Why is part of the Moon dark?

• Light from the sun only illuminates half of the Moon

• Earth’s shadow is only half of the Moon.

• The Moon only makes light on one side.

• Clouds are blocking half of the Moon’s light

• The Moon is made up of light and dark rocks

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What percentage of light from the sun ALWAYS illuminates the moon?

• 25%

• 50%

• 0%

• It varies

• 100%

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What percentage of light from the sun do WE SEE illuminating the moon at one time?

• 25%

• 50%

• 0%

• It varies

• 100%

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Two students saw a shiny object on the ground.  Why was it shiny?

• It refracted light
• It produced its own light.
• It reflected light.
• It absorbed all of the light.

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From what direction is the sun shining on the moon?

• From the left

• From the right

• From the top

• From the bottom

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From what direction is the sun shining on the moon?

• From the left

• From the right

• From the top

• From the bottom

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Based on the Diagram, which part of the moon is illuminated?

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Based on the Diagram, which part of the moon is illuminated?

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Based on the Diagram, which part of the moon is illuminated?

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Based on the Diagram, which part of the moon is illuminated?

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