8th Grade Moon Earth Assessment ESS1-1 pt1

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1. What is the mechanism that allows us to see light from the moon?

• Reflected light
• Refracted light
• The moon’s own light
• Light from the Earth

2. In order to see the phases of the moon, what space objects play a role?

• Asteroids
• Stars and comets
• Earth, Sun, and moon
• Planets of the solar system

3. Which statement below best describes the side of the moon that is facing the Sun?

• Never bright
• Sometimes bright
• It is usually dark
• Always bright

4. The new moon is followed by which major lunar phase?

• Waning crescent
• Waxing crescent
• Waning gibbous
• Waxing gibbous

5. The full moon is followed by which major lunar phase?

• Waning crescent
• Waxing crescent
• Waning gibbous
• Waxing gibbous

6. As the moon orbits around Earth

• Different parts of it appear to be illuminated by the Sun
• The moon shines its light in other directions
• This causes day and night
• The moon always appears the same

7. The Earth rotates around the Sun and the moon rotates around the Earth.

• true
• false

8. There are _______ seasons during the year.

9. What is our main source of heat?

• Geothermal
• Moon
• Natural gas
• Sun