Phases of the Moon Review Quiz

What are the different phases of the moon?

• big moon, small moon, medium moon, extra-large moon

• summer moon, fall moon, winter moon, spring moon

• new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent

• morning moon, afternoon moon, evening moon, night moon

Answer explanation

The different phases of the moon include new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. These phases represent the changing appearance of the moon as it orbits the Earth.

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Explain the concept of waxing and waning in relation to the phases of the moon.

• The moon's phases change from raining to snowing in an irregular cycle.

• Waxing and waning are terms used to describe the temperature changes on the moon's surface.

• The phases of the moon do not follow any specific pattern and are completely random.

• The moon's phases change from waxing to waning and back again in a regular cycle.

Answer explanation

Waxing and waning refer to the moon's regular cycle of changing from waxing to waning phases and back again.

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What is a new moon and how does it appear in the sky?

• A new moon is when the moon is closest to the Earth, making it appear larger in the sky.

• A new moon is when the moon is in its farthest position from the Earth, making it barely visible in the sky.

• A new moon is when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the side of the moon facing Earth is not illuminated.

• A new moon is when the moon is directly opposite the Sun, so it appears as a full circle in the sky.

Answer explanation

A new moon is when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the side of the moon facing Earth is not illuminated.

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Describe the characteristics of a new moon.

• A new moon occurs when the moon is fully illuminated by the sun

• The new moon is when the moon is closest to the Earth

• The characteristics of a new moon include being positioned between the Earth and the Sun, with the sunlit side facing away from the Earth.

• During a new moon, the moon is positioned on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun

Answer explanation

A new moon is when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, with the sunlit side facing away from the Earth. This is the correct choice.

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What is the first quarter moon and how does it differ from a full moon?

• The first quarter moon is when the moon is completely invisible, while a full moon is when the moon is only partially visible.

• The first quarter moon is when half of the moon's surface is visible from Earth, while a full moon is when the entire surface is illuminated.

• The first quarter moon is when only a small sliver of the moon is visible, while a full moon is when the moon is completely invisible.

• The first quarter moon is when the moon is at its smallest, while a full moon is when the moon is at its largest.

Answer explanation

The first quarter moon is when half of the moon's surface is visible from Earth, while a full moon is when the entire surface is illuminated.

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Explain the concept of crescent moon and gibbous moon in relation to the first quarter phase.

• Crescent moon on the right side and gibbous moon on the left side

• Crescent moon and gibbous moon do not occur during the first quarter phase

• Crescent moon is the same as gibbous moon

• Crescent moon on the left side and gibbous moon on the right side

Answer explanation

During the first quarter phase, the crescent moon is on the right side and the gibbous moon is on the left side. This choice correctly describes the positions of the crescent and gibbous moons during the first quarter phase.

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What is a full moon and how does it appear in the sky?

• The moon is completely dark and does not appear in the sky.

• The moon is only visible during the day and not at night.

• The moon is only partially illuminated and appears as a small crescent in the sky.

• The moon is completely illuminated and appears as a complete circle in the sky.

Answer explanation

A full moon is when the moon is completely illuminated and appears as a complete circle in the sky.

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Describe the characteristics of a full moon.

• Appears as a complete circle in the sky, fully illuminated by the sun, and is visible all night long.

• Appears as a complete square in the sky

• Visible only during the day

• Only partially illuminated by the sun

Answer explanation

A full moon appears as a complete circle in the sky, fully illuminated by the sun, and is visible all night long.

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What is the third quarter moon and how does it differ from a new moon?

• The third quarter moon is when the moon is closest to the Earth.

• The third quarter moon is when the moon is at a 180-degree angle from the sun.

• The third quarter moon is when the moon is completely invisible from Earth.

• The third quarter moon is when the moon is at a 90-degree angle from the sun, and half of the moon's surface is visible from Earth.

Answer explanation

The third quarter moon is when the moon is at a 90-degree angle from the sun, and half of the moon's surface is visible from Earth. It differs from a new moon because during a new moon, the moon is completely invisible from Earth.

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Explain the concept of waning crescent and waning gibbous in relation to the third quarter phase.

• Both waning crescent and waning gibbous phases occur after the third quarter phase.

• Waning crescent occurs before the third quarter phase

• Waning crescent occurs during the full moon phase

• Waning gibbous occurs during the new moon phase

Answer explanation

Waning crescent and waning gibbous occur after the third quarter phase, making them the correct choices.

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