Earth and the Moon Summative Review

Which one has more extreme day/night temperatures?

• Earth

• Moon

• They are the same.

What is the phase of the Moon when it is completely lit up?

• Quarter Moon

• Crescent Moon

• Full Moon

• New Moon

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What has a greater amount of gravity?

• Earth

• Moon

• They both have the same amount.

What is the period called when we are seeing more and more of the Moon each night?

• eclipsing

• cycling

• waning

• waxing

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True or False:

Both the Earth and Moon are made from similar elements.

• True

• False

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Where does the Moon get its light from?

• From nuclear reactions in its core

• It charges during the day.

• By reflecting light from the Sun.

• None of the above

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About how often do the phases of the Moon cycle repeat?

• Once an hour

• Once a week

• Once a month

• Once a year

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What is the period called when we are seeing less and less of the Moon each night?

• waxing

• waning

• cycling

• eclipsing

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What is the phase of the Moon when it shows no light at all?

• Crescent Moon

• Full Moon

• Quarter Moon

• New Moon

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What is the phase of the Moon when only half of it is lit up?

• Crescent Moon

• Full Moon

• Quarter Moon

• New Moon

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