Phases of the Moon

Front

This phase shows the dark side of the moon facing the earth.

Back

New Moon

Answer explanation

The moon is between the Sun and the Earth. The dark side of the moon faces the earth during New Moon.

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Front

In this phase, more than half of the moon is visible in the sky. It can be noted that the moon is getting bigger.

Back

Waxing Gibbous

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Front

In this phase, less and less of its lighted portion can be seen as it decreases in time.

Back

Waning crescent

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Front

Identify what phase of the moon: Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter.

Back

First Quarter

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Front

Identify the phase of the moon: New Moon, Waning Crescent, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous

Back

Full Moon

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Front

Waxing moon means

Back

the lighted portion of the moon is increasing resulting to a visible growing moon

Answer explanation

Waxing means growing and Waning means shrinking or decreasing

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Front

The moon is a planet that orbits the earth.

Back

False

Answer explanation

The moon is not a planet but a satellite. It revolves the earth and it is the only natural satellite.

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Front

Does the moon have its own light source?

Back

False

Answer explanation

It receives all of its light from the sun.

Front

How many days does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth?

Back

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Front

Which of the following statement is incorrect?
I. The gravitational pull of the moon causes the oceans to bulge out in the direction of the moon.
II. Land animals reduced activity during periods of brighter moon light to avoid predation.
III. For many animals, particularly birds, the moon is essential to migration and navigation.
IV. Moonlight causes the soil to be dry.

Back

IV

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