The moon

What is a moon?

• A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.
• A moon is a type of bird that flies at night.
• A moon is a large body of water on a planet.
• A moon is a type of cheese found in space.

If you see half-side of the moon it is called______

• New Moon
• Last Quarter Moon
• First Quarter Moon
• Full Moon

What is the name of the phenomenon when the moon completely blocks the sun?

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Full Moon

• New Moon

Which phase of the moon occurs between the first quarter and the full moon?

• New Moon

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Gibbous

• Last Quarter Moon

What causes the different phases of the moon as seen from Earth?

• The rotation of the moon on its axis

• The tilt of the moon's orbit

• The reflection of sunlight on the moon's surface

• The position of the moon relative to the Earth and the Sun

What is the name of the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated?

• New Moon

• First Quarter Moon

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter Moon

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

• 27 days

• 30 days

• 1 year

• 6 months

What is the scientific term for the dark areas on the moon's surface?

• Craters

• Seas

• Mountains

• Valleys

What is the name of the phase of the moon when it is partially illuminated?

• New Moon

• First Quarter Moon

• Waxing Crescent

• Last Quarter Moon

Which celestial body does the moon orbit around?

• The Sun

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter