Moon Patterns & Appearance (4.9B) - #1

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

Answer explanation

The phase of the Moon when it is completely illuminated as seen from Earth is the Full Moon, making it the correct choice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How many days does it approximately take for the Moon to complete one cycle of phases?

• 7 days

• 14 days

• 21 days

• 28.5 days

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 29.5 days because it takes approximately that amount of time for the Moon to complete one cycle of phases.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

4.9B

By using a​ (a)   you can ​ (b)   the next ​ phase of the ​ (c)   .

• lunar calendar
• predict
• Moon

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4.9B

The Moon appears to change shape throughout the month because-

• the Moon is rotating on its axis.

• the Earth is rotating on its axis.

• of the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

• .he Moon's surface is changing.

Answer explanation

The Moon appears to change shape throughout the month because of the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

4.9B

Design an experiment to observe and record the phases of the Moon over a month. What materials would you need and what steps would you follow?

• Materials: Telescope, notebook, pen. Steps: Observe the Moon every night, record the date and phase, and compare the observations over a month.

• Materials: Microscope, notebook, pen. Steps: Observe the Moon every night, record the date and phase, and compare the observations over a month.

• Materials: Camera, notebook, pen. Steps: Observe the Moon every night, record the date and phase, and compare the observations over a month.

• Materials: Binoculars, notebook, pen. Steps: Observe the Moon every night, record the date and phase, and compare the observations over a month.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

4.9B

The moon appears lit because...

• it glows from inside.

• it is on fire.

• it reflects the sun's light.

• it is hot.

Answer explanation

The moon appears lit because it reflects the sun's light.

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4.9B

When the moon appears to change shape during each day of the month... it is called "moon phases".

• true

• false

Answer explanation

The statement is true because the changing appearance of the moon during each day of the month is referred to as moon phases.

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4.9B

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) star

,

(b) planet

,

(c) natural satellite

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4.9B

Reorder the following moon phases INCREASING in size...

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4.9B

Correctly label the Moon Phases on this diagram.

c

d

b

a

First Quarter

Third / Last Quarter

Full Moon

New Moon

Answer explanation

You must know FULL & NEW moon, the extra ones would be FIRST quarter moon & THIRD / LAST quarter moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1