Moon Phases

A model of the Sun, Earth, and moon would best help you visualize

• the effects of Gravity

• the phases of the moon

• the timing of the 4 seasons

• the location of the oceans

What determines how long it takes for the moon to complete one Moon phase?

• the period of revolution of the Moon around the Earth

• the period of revolution of the Sun around the Earth

• the period of rotation of Earth around its axis

• the period of revolution of the moon around its axis

It takes the Moon one month to rotate on its axis.

• True

• False

During which phase of the Moon could a solar eclipse take place?

• half moon

• full moon

• new moon

• quarter moon

When the lighted have of the Moon faces the Sun and the dark half face Earth, that is known as the new Moon phase.

• True

• False

How often does a new Moon occur?

• Everyday

• Once a month

• Never

• Once per week

Which is the correct order of the lunar cycle?

• first quarter, last quarter, new moon

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

• last quarter, first quarter, new moon, full moon.

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

Tides on Earth are mostly caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon.

• True

• False

It takes the Earth 24 hours to rotate on its axis. This rotations causes

• season

• the lunar solstice

• day and night

• cloud formations

Sunrise and Sunset happen twice a day.

• True

• False