5/19: Moon Phases Quiz Review

The diagram represents a model of the Earth-Moon system as viewed from above the North Pole. The numbers 1through 8 represent positions of the Moon as it revolves around Earth. As the Moon's phase changes from first quarter to last quarter, the visible portion of the Moon as observed from Earth will...

• A. decrease, only

• B. increase, only

• C. decrease, then increase

• D. increase, then decrease

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When the Moon is in position 2, which phase would be visible to an observer in New York State?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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When the Moon is in position 6, which phase would be visible to an observer in New York State?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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The diagram below represents the Moon in its orbit, as viewed from above Earth's North Pole. Position 1 represents a specific location of the Moon in its orbit. Which phase of the Moon will be seen from Earth when the Moon is at position 1?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Base your answers to the following questions on the diagram below, which shows Earth in orbit around the Sun, and the Moon in orbit around Earth. M1, M2, M3, and M4indicate positions of the Moon in its orbit. Letter A indicates a location on Earth's surface. An observer at location A on Earth views the Moon when it is at position M3. Which phase of the Moon will the observer see?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Approximately how many days (d) does it take for the Moon to move from the FULL MOON phase to the NEW MOON?

• A. 7.4 d
• B. 14.7 d
• C. 27.3 d
• D. 29.5 d

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Which diagram sequence correctly shows the order of Moon phases, as viewed from Earth, for a period of 1 month? [Note that some phases have been omitted.]

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Positions A, B, C, and D show the Moon at specific locations in its orbit around the Earth. A LUNAR ECLIPSE might occur when the Moon is at location...

• A) A

• B) B

• C) C

• D) D

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The diagram below represents the Sun's rays striking Earth and the Moon. Numbers 1 through 4 represent positions of the Moon in its orbit around Earth. The highest tides on Earth occur when the Moon is in positions

• A) 1 and 3
• B) 2 and 4
• C) 3 and 2
• D) 4 and 1

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Which statement best explains why the same side of the Moon is viewed from Earth as the Moon goes through its phases?

• A) The Moon does not rotate as it revolves around Earth.
• B) The Moon's period of rotation equals Earth's period of rotation.
• C) The Moon's period of rotation equals Earth's period of revolution around the Sun.
• D) The Moon's period of rotation equals the Moon's period of revolution around Earth.

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