Moon Phases
Authored by Kelly Marcus
Science
5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the moon to appear to change shape?
The moon's rotation
The Earth's rotation
The moon's orbit around the sun
The Earth's orbit around the moon
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?
365 days
29 and a half days
30 days
12 months
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the moon appear bright in the sky?
It emits its own light
It reflects light from the sun
It reflects light from the Earth
It absorbs light from the sun
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the dividing line between the day and night side of the moon called?
The terminator
The equator
The horizon
The meridian
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which phase of the moon appears completely dark?
Waxing crescent
First quarter
Full moon
New moon
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the phase of the moon when half of it is illuminated?
Waxing crescent
First quarter
Waning gibbous
Third quarter
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When does a lunar eclipse occur?
During a new moon
During a full moon
During a waxing crescent
During a waning gibbous
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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