6.1.1 Phases of the moon

What is the mechanism that allows us to see light from the moon?

• reflected light

• refracted light

• the moon's own light

• light from the Earth

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In order to see the phases of the moon, what space objects play a role?

• stars and comets

• asteroids

• sun, moon and earth

• planets of the solar system

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Which statement below describes the side of the moon that is facing the sun?

• Never bright

• sometimes bright

• usually dark

• always bright

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The new moon is followed by which lunar phase?

• waning crescent

• waxing crescent

• waning gibbous

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The full moon is followed by which lunar phase?

• waning gibbous

• waning crescent

• waxing crescent

• waxing gibbous

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As the moon orbits around the Earth, different parts of it appear illuminated by the sun.

• True

• False

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