Celestial Phenomena

What are the different phases of the moon?

• new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent

• new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waxing gibbous

• new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waxing crescent

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes the phases of the moon?

• The gravitational pull of the stars.

• The rotation of the Earth.

• The magnetic field of the moon.

• The relative positions of the sun, Earth, and moon.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long does it take for the moon to go through all its phases?

• 29.5 days

• 1 month

• 27 days

• 30 days

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is a lunar eclipse?

• A lunar eclipse is when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow.

• A lunar eclipse is when the Moon moves in front of the Sun.

• A lunar eclipse is when the Earth passes through the Moon's shadow.

• A lunar eclipse is when the Moon disappears completely from the night sky.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth

• Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon

• The Moon blocking the Sun's light

• The Sun passing between the Earth and the Moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How often does a lunar eclipse occur?

• about every 6 months

• every 10 years

• once a year

• every 3 months

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is a solar eclipse?

• A solar eclipse is when the Earth blocks the sun's light from reaching the moon.

• A solar eclipse is when the sun blocks the moon's light from reaching the Earth.

• A solar eclipse is when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.

• A solar eclipse is when the moon blocks the sun's light from reaching the Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes a solar eclipse?

• The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth

• The Sun passing between the Moon and the Earth

• The Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon

• The alignment of the planets causing a shadow on the Sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How often does a solar eclipse occur?

• approximately every 18 months

• approximately every 6 months

• approximately every 2 years

• approximately every 10 years

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What are tides?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The change in weather patterns

• The movement of fish in the ocean

• The rise and fall of sea levels caused by gravitational forces

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4