BP: The Moon

Which phase of the Moon does this picture show?

• new Moon

• full Moon

• crescent Moon

• half Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What would you find on the surface of the Moon?

• forests

• oceans

• craters

• glaciers

Why can we see the Moon?

• because the Sun’s light shines on it

• because the Moon makes its own light

• because the Moon is hot

• because the Moon is on fire

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When the Moon is waxing, we see more of it. What happens when the Moon is waning?

• We see less of the Moon.

• We see more of the Sun.

• We see the Moon stop turning.

• We see the craters on the Moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which tool helps people see the Moon and stars?

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NGSS.4-PS4-2

How long does it take for the Moon to orbit Earth?

• about 24 hours

• about 14 days

• about 28 days

• about 365 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What happens next after a new Moon?

• We see a half Moon.

• We see a full Moon.

• We see a crescent Moon.

• We see an old Moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How are the Earth and the Moon alike?

• hey both have plants and animals.

• They are both mostly covered in water.

• They both make their own light and heat.

• They both get light and heat from the Sun.

Why do we see different phases of the Moon?

• because the Sun blocks the Moon from Earth

• because Earth casts different shadows on the Moon

• because the Sun’s light shines on different parts of the Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which picture shows a crescent Moon?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1