Phases of the Moon Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "Axis" refer to in the context of the Phases of the Moon vocabulary?

• The path of a celestial body around a larger celestial body.

• A line connecting the North Pole to the South Pole.

• The movement around a central point.

• Decreasing in size.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is a "Crescent" Moon phase?

• Moon phase in which all of the Moon appears to be illuminated.

• Moon phase in which more than half of the Moon appears to be illuminated.

• Moon phase in which less than half of the Moon appears to be illuminated.

• Moon phase in which none of the Moon appears to be illuminated.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

During which Moon phase does exactly half of the Moon appear to be illuminated and the Moon has gone one quarter of the way around Earth?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the definition of "Full Moon" in the Phases of the Moon vocabulary?

• Moon phase in which none of the Moon appears to be illuminated.

• Moon phase in which exactly half of the Moon appears to be illuminated.

• Moon phase in which less than half of the Moon appears to be illuminated.

• Moon phase in which all of the Moon appears to be illuminated.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What does "Gibbous" refer to in the context of the Moon's phases?

• Moon phase in which none of the Moon appears to be illuminated.

• Moon phase in which exactly half of the Moon appears to be illuminated.

• Moon phase in which less than half of the Moon appears to be illuminated.

• Moon phase in which more than half of the Moon appears to be illuminated.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What does "Orbit" mean in the context of celestial bodies?

• To spin on an axis.

• To move around a central point.

• The path of a celestial body around a larger celestial body.

• To brighten with light.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What is the meaning of "Waning" in terms of the Moon's appearance?

• Increasing in size.

• The path of a celestial body around a larger celestial body.

• Decreasing in size.

• To brighten with light.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What does "Waxing" signify when discussing the Moon's phases?

• Decreasing in size.

• The path of a celestial body around a larger celestial body.

• To brighten with light.

• Increasing in size.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What phenomenon causes the illuminated side of the Moon to be visible from Earth?

• The Moon's own light.

• Reflection of the Sun's light by the Moon.

• Earth's light reflecting off the Moon.

• The Moon's atmosphere scattering sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which term describes the gradual increase in the illuminated portion of the Moon as seen from Earth?

• Waning

• Waxing

• Gibbous

• Crescent

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1