Moon Phases

What causes moon phases? (SELECT TWO ANSWERS)

• The earth's shadow

• The moon revolving around the earth

• The moon reflects light from the sun

• The rotation of the moon

A student draws the Moon on a data table every night for her homework.

What appearance will the Moon have next?

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What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

• It is summer.
• It is spring.
• It is winter.
• It is fall.

Name the moon phase

• waning crescent
• waxing crescent
• waning gibbous
• waxing gibbous

Why can we see the Moon?

• because the sun's light shines on it

• because the moon makes it's own light

• because the moon is hot

• because the moon is on fire

Name the moon phase

• waning crescent
• waxing crescent
• waning gibbous
• waxing gibbous

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate one complete time?

• 24 hours
• 28 days
• 1 month
• 365 days

How are the Earth and the Moon alike?

• They 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

What makes Earth different from other planets in the solar system?

• It is very rocky

• It has liquid water

• It has an atmosphere

• It has the most moons

What happens next after a new Moon?

• We see half a moon

• We see a full moon

• We see a crescent moon

• We see an old moon