Moon Quiz

What are the four primary phases of the moon?

• blue moon, harvest moon, supermoon, blood moon

• half moon, third quarter, gibbous moon, crescent moon

• new moon, first quarter, full moon, last quarter

• waxing moon, waning moon, eclipse, solar eclipse

Explain the difference between waxing and waning in the lunar cycle.

• Waxing is when the moon is visible during the day, while waning is when the moon is visible only at night.

• Waxing is when the illuminated portion of the moon is increasing, while waning is when the illuminated portion of the moon is decreasing.

• Waxing is when the moon is closer to the Earth, while waning is when the moon is farther away.

• Waxing is when the moon is made of wax, while waning is when the moon is made of wane.

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

• 40.6 days

• 29.5 days

• 14.75 days

• 10 days

Describe the impact of the moon on tides.

• The moon's magnetic field affects the tides

• The moon's rotation causes the tides to change

• The moon's distance from the Earth impacts the tides

• The moon's gravitational pull causes the tides to rise and fall.

What causes the different phases of the moon?

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

• The gravitational pull of the stars

• The magnetic field of the moon

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

What is a blue moon and how often does it occur?

• A blue moon is a moon that is actually made of blue cheese and it occurs every 5 years.

• A blue moon is a moon that is only visible from the North Pole and it occurs every 3 years.

• A blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month and it occurs approximately every 2.7 years.

• A blue moon is a moon that appears blue in color and it occurs every 6 months.

Explain the concept of a lunar eclipse and how it occurs.

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon's orbit takes it into the Earth's shadow, causing the Moon to disappear from the sky for a short period of time.

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon, causing the Sun's shadow to fall on the Moon. This can only happen during a new moon.

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, causing the Moon to block the Sun's light from reaching the Earth.

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon. This can only happen during a full moon.

What rare phenomena is pictured in the image

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Umbra Eclipse

• Penumbra Eclipse

Tides of Earth are in the largest range during

• Spring Tides

• Neap Tides

• Ocean Tides

• Grande Tides

What is the area will you have to be in to witness a total solar eclipse?

• Penumbra

• Umbra

• Spring

• Neap