Spaceship Earth- Mystery 5- Moon Phases Quiz

What is the term used to describe the different shapes of the Moon as observed from Earth?

• Moon shapes

• Moon phases

• Moon cycles

• Moon patterns

Imagine you're an amateur astronomer trying to document the Moon's phases. How often should you observe the Moon to capture its changing phases accurately?

• Every night

• Once a week

• Once a month

• Every morning

What is the main question the lesson aims to answer about the Moon?

• Why does the Moon appear in the sky?

• Why does the Moon change shape?

• What is the Moon made out of?

• Where does the Moon come from?

Why does the Moon have phases according to the video?

• Because the Moon changes shape

• Because the Moon's position in relation to the Sun changes

• Because the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon

• Because the Moon gets closer and farther from the Earth

What is the correct order of the Moon's phases as observed from Earth?

• Full Moon, gibbous, half Moon, crescent

• Crescent, half Moon, gibbous, full Moon

• Gibbous, full Moon, crescent, half Moon

• Half Moon, crescent, gibbous, full Moon

According to the video, what did the author notice about the Moon's position each night?

• It was always in the same place

• It was getting closer to the Sun

• It was getting farther away from the Sun

• It was moving randomly in the sky

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What analogy is used in the video to describe the Sun's role in our solar system?

• A flashlight in a dark room

• A light bulb in a dark room

• A candle in the wind

• A spotlight on a stage

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

What is the purpose of using an orange in the explanation of Moon phases?

• To demonstrate the effect of a Moon phase on any ball-shaped object

• To show the nutritional value of oranges

• To compare the size of the Moon with an orange

• To illustrate the color changes during a lunar eclipse

What is the third clue mentioned in the video about the Moon's behavior?

• The Moon goes in an orbit around the Earth

• The Moon changes colors

• The Moon appears larger in the sky during certain phases

• The Moon is visible during the day

Which of the following supplies is NOT mentioned as needed for the science project to simulate the Moon's orbit around the Earth?

• A bright flashlight

• A wooden stick such as a skewer

• A smooth Styrofoam ball

• A telescope