Phases of the Moon

T or F: Only one side of the moon is visible from Earth.

• True

• False

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Where must the moon be in its orbit for the full moon phase to be visible?

• On the side opposite the Sun

• Exactly crossing Earth's orbit of the Sun

• Between Earth and the Sun

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A _______ moon is one that is not quite a full circle.

• Crescent

• Gibbous

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A _________ moon looks like a shape of a sliver.

• Gibbous

• Crescent

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Why does the moon appear to shine?

• It reflects light from the Earth

• It reflects light from the sun

• It produces its own light

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T or F: A full lunar cycle takes 29.5 days.

• True

• False

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How much of the moons bright side can you see during a new moon?

• 100%

• 50%

• 0%

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The term __________ refers to the moon when the bright portion appears to grow each night.

• Waxing

• Waning

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The term _______ refers to the moon when the bright portion appears to shrink each night.

• Waxing

• Waning

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During which moon phase does the moon appear to be fully visible?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Quarter Moon

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