The Moon!

Which phase of the moon does this picture show?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Crescent Moon

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What would you find on the surface of the Moon?

• forests

• oceans

• craters

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Why can we see the Moon?

• because the Sun's light shines on it

• because the Moon makes its own light

• because the Moon is hot

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When the moon is waxing, we see more of it. What happens when the Moon is waning?

• We see less of the Moon.

• We see more of the Sun.

• We see the Moon stop turning.

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Which tool helps people see the Moon and stars?

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How long does it take for the Moon to orbit Earth?

• about 24 hours

• about 14 days

• about 28 days

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What happens next after a new Moon?

• We see a half Moon.

• We see a full Moon.

• We see a crescent Moon.

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How are the Earth and the Moon alike?

• They both have plants and animals.

• They both get light and heat from the Sun.

• They both make their own light and heat.

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Why do we see different phases of the Moon?

• because the Sun blocks the Moon from Earth

• because Earth casts different shadows on the Moon

• because the Sun's light shines on different parts of the Moon

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Which picture shows a crescent moon?

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