Bill Nye the Science Guy - Moon

Name (first and last)

The Moon looks different throughout the month because it changes its size and shape.

• True
• False

Moon light is really ______ light.

The Moon changes because the Earth is going around the Sun and the Moon is going around the Earth. Based on your previous science knowledge, what word or words below could replace the word "going". Check all that apply.

• rotating
• revolving
• orbiting
• eclipsing

The can't see a new Moon because the _______ is between the ________ and the Sun.

• Moon, Earth
• Earth, Moon
• Sun. Earth

In Bill's model, when the moon gets to first base, it's called a _________ moon. Note: Scientists will often call this moon phase the first quarter.

When the Moon moves around the other side of the Earth and reaches 2nd base in Bill's example, which moon phase below would we most likely see?

• A
• B
• C
• D

When the Moon reaches 3rd base in Bill's example, which moon phase below would we most likely see?

• A
• B
• C
• D

The Moon reflects light, much like a ____________ .

Why does the Moon reflect so much light? Check all that apply.

• Because the Moon has no atmosphere
• Because the Earth has a thick atmosphere
• The Moon has no oceans
• Moon rocks absorb a lot of light
• Moon rocks reflect a lot of light