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Moon Phases

Authored by Marisa Thompson

Science

10th Grade

NGSS covered

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Moon Phases
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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The names and appearances of four Moon phases viewed by an observer in New York State in June are shown below.

Which diagram best represents the Moon's appearance on June 3?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Which diagram best represents the new gibbous phase of the Moon as seen by an observer in New York State?

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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How many days (d) are required for the Moon to complete a cycle of phases from one full Moon phase to the next full Moon phase?

15.0 d

27.3 d

29.5 d

365.3 d

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The same side of the Moon always faces Earth because the period of revolution of the Moon is

shorter than the period of rotation of Earth

shorter than the period of rotation of the Moon

equal to the period of rotation of Earth

equal to the period of rotation of the Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Which diagram represents the phase of the Moon as viewed by an observer in New York State when the Moon is located at the position shown?

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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The diagram represents eight numbered positions of the Moon in its orbit around Earth.

Which phase of the Moon will be observed in New York State when the Moon is at position 8?

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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The diagram represents the Moon in eight positions, A through H, in its orbit around Earth.


Which Moon phase is observed in New York State when the Moon is located at position F?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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