Phases of the Moon

The Moon does actually change shape.

• yes

• no

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When you see different phases of the Moon, you are really seeing

• how much light is reflected from the Sun.

• the shadow of Mercury.

• light being made by the Moon.

• the shadow of Venus.

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The Moon revolves around

• Venus.

• Jupiter.

• the Earth.

• Mars.

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Does the Moon make its own light?

• yes

• no

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The Moon's surface has many (pick two)

• craters.

• oceans.

• mountains.

• cities.

The Moon also has (pick two)

• many flowers.

• many rocks.

• lots of dust.

• air to breathe.

The Moon gets very cold when it is dark.

• true

• false

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The Moon rotates on its axis monthly (every 27 1/3 days).

• true

• false

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How many phases of the Moon are there?

• 6

• 24

• 8

• 27

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When the Moon looks like a circle (or sphere) it is called a

• gibbous moon.

• crescent moon.

• full moon.

• quarter moon.

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