Moon Phases Quiz

What makes it possible for you to see the surface of the moon from Earth?

• The moon gives off its own light.

• Light from Earth is reflected by the moon’s surface.

• Light from the sun is reflected by the moon’s surface.

• The moon absorbs sunlight during the day and glows at night.

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Which of these diagrams best shows how the moon’s appearance could have changed during the month?

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Astronomers use cameras on Earth and in orbit to observe the solar system and other objects in space. Suppose that a camera on Earth takes a picture of a large, dark, round object in the sky. Which event is most likely taking place?

• a lunar eclipse

• a solar eclipse

• a first quarter moon

• a third quarter moon

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The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon is called a(n) _____.

• Revolution  

• Orbit

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

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_____ is the darkest portion of a shadow.

• Umbrella

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• No Answer is Correct

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Name this phase

• Full

• Waning Gibbous

• Third Quarter

• Waning Crescent

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Which of the following keeps the moon in orbit around Earth?

• gravity

• magnetism

• ocean tides

• solar nuclear fusion

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Name the phase

• First Quarter

• Waxing Crescent

• New

• Waxing Gibbous

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_____ occurs when an object in space cast a shadow onto Earth.

• Cloudy Day

• Solar Eclipse

• Low Pressure System

• Lunar Eclipse

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Once a month, Earth passes directly between the moon and the sun. Is a solar eclipse possible during this time?

• Yes, because new moons happen when Earth is between the moon and the sun, and solar eclipses happen only during new moons.

• No, because new moons happen when Earth is between the moon and the sun, and solar eclipses happen only during full moons.

• Yes, because full moons happen when Earth is between the moon and the sun, and solar eclipses happen only during full moons.

• No, because full moons happen when Earth is between the moon and the sun, and solar eclipses happen only during new moons

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