The Moon Y7

What aspect of the Earth gives us seasons?

• The Earth's axial tilt

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

• The Earth's rotation speed

• The Earth's gravitational pull

What type of celestial object is the sun?

• A Star

• A Planet

• A Moon

• A Comet

Why is an Earth year 365.24 days?

• It is how long it takes the Earth to fully orbit the Sun

• It is the time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth

• It is the time it takes for the Earth to rotate once on its axis

• It is the time it takes for the Sun to orbit the Milky Way

Why do we see the moon at night?

• Because the moon has its own light

• Because the light from the sun shines on it

• Because the moon is closer to the Earth at night

• Because the moon reflects the light from the stars

What causes the different phases of the moon?

• The moon changing its shape

• The moon moving closer and farther from the Earth

• Different sides of the moon being illuminated as it orbits the Earth

• The Earth's shadow falling on the moon

How long does it take for the different phases of the moon to become visible over the course of the Lunar month?

• 15 days

• 29.5 days

• 45 days

• 60 days

What is the phase of the Moon when it is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Waxing Crescent

Which phase of the Moon comes immediately after the New Moon?

• Waxing Crescent

• First Quarter

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Crescent

What is the phase of the Moon when it is half illuminated and increasing in illumination?

• Waning Crescent

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

• Waxing Gibbous

Which phase of the Moon occurs when it is half illuminated and decreasing in illumination?

• Waxing Crescent

• Full Moon

• Third Quarter

• Waning Gibbous