Earth-Sun-Moon System

What is the name of the event when the Moon appears as a half-circle?

• Waxing crescent
• Waning crescent
• New moon
• First quarter

The Moon does not produce its own ______

What is the name of the event when the Moon appears completely illuminated?

• New moon
• Waxing crescent
• Waning crescent
• Full moon

The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the intensity of ______ to change in different regions of the world.

What is an eclipse of the moon?

• When the Sun casts a shadow on the Moon
• When the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light
• When the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth
• When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light

What happens during a solar eclipse?

The different seasons throughout the year are caused by the changing ______ of sunlight

Why does the Moon appear dark or sometimes red during a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon is reflecting sunlight
• The Moon is in the Earth's shadow
• The Moon is in the Sun's shadow
• The Moon is emitting light

What is a blood moon?

What causes a lunar eclipse?

• The Earth passing between the Moon and the Sun
• The Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun
• The Sun casting a shadow on the Moon
• The Moon casting a shadow on the Earth