Moon's Mysteries: A Monthly and Yearly Journey

What phase does the moon start with at the beginning of its cycle?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

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How long does it take for the Moon to complete one cycle of its phases?

• About 7 days

• About 14 days

• About 28 days

• About 365 days

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What causes the appearance of the Moon to change throughout the month?

• The Moon's light is turning on and off.

• The Earth is moving closer and farther from the Moon.

• The Moon is rotating on its axis.

• The relative positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun change.

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When the Moon appears to be getting bigger, what is this phase called?

• Waning

• Waxing

• Full

• New

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What is the term for when the Moon is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

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Which phase comes immediately after a New Moon?

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Crescent

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How does the Moon move relative to the stars in the night sky?

• It stays in the same position.

• It moves west to east.

• It moves east to west.

• It moves randomly.

What is the term for the Moon's orbit around Earth?

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Ellipse

• Axis

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Why do we see different phases of the Moon?

• Because the Moon changes shape.

• Because of the shadow of the Earth on the Moon.

• Because of the Moon's rotation around its axis.

• Because of the Moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun.

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Over the course of a year, how does the Moon's appearance change?

• It goes through a cycle of phases each month.

• It becomes larger and smaller.

• It changes color.

• It stays the same.

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