Earth, Moon, Sun, Shadows and Seasons

The moon completes one full rotation in about _________.

• one day

• one month

• one week

• one year

The Earth completes one full ROTATION in _______.

• one day

• one year

• one week

• one month

The moon has ______ phases.

• one

• four

• six

• eight

The first phase of the moon is the _______.

• full moon

• new moon

• waxing crescent

• waxing gibbous

During the waxing moon phase, we see ______ moonlight.

• no

• more

• less

• the most

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

With which phase of the moon do we see the most light?

• the new moon

• the full moon

• the waxing crescent moon

• the waxing gibbous moon

The Earth and moon both rotate counterclockwise.

• True

• False

Where does the sun appear to rise in the morning?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Where does the sun appear to set in the evening?

• North

• South

• East

• West

During the waning moon phases, we see _______ moonlight.

• no

• more

• less

• maximum