Seasons, Moon Phases, Tides, and Eclipses Test

Why can we see the moon in the sky?

• The moon emits its own light
• The moon is a star
• The moon absorbs light from the Sun
• The moon reflects light from the Sun

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What phase is the moon when it is at position 1?

• new moon
• first quarter
• full moon
• last quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What phase is the moon when it is at position 5?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

If a full moon occurs on August 10, the next full moon would occur on _

• September 10
• August 30
• July 10
• October 10

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Besides phases, what are 2 other events that the moon causes on Earth?

• tides and earthquakes
• tides and eclipses
• eclipses and volcanoes
• seasons and eclipses

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What event is shown in the diagram?

• Tides
• Moon phases
• Comet
• Eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How many high tides does Earth experience a day?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Name the phase of the Moon is in:

• 1st quarter

• 3rd quarter

• waxing gibbous

• full

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Name the phase of the Moon is in:

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Name the phase of the Moon is in:

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1