Phases of the Moon

Which period describes when the moon appears to be decreasing in size?

• waning moon

• waxing moon

• lunar moon

• none of these

Which shows the correct sequence of the moon phases?

1- new moon           4- gibbous moon

2 - full moon           5- crescent moon

3- half moon

• 2-4-3-1-5

• 1-5-3-4-2

• 5-4-3-2-1

• 3-4-5-1-2

When Earth is between the moon and the sun, the moon’s phase is most likely a ___________.

• new moon

• half-moon  

• quarter moon

• full moon

Where does the moon get its life?

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Why does the moon have different phases?

• It moves around the sun.

• It moves around Earth.        

• It follows the sun.

• Its surface experiences seasons.