Phases of the moon Quiz

Directions: The picture below shows the different phases of the Moon as it orbits around Earth. Use the picture to answer any questions that follow.

• A. U

• B. V

• C. W

• D. X

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Which moon is a waxing gibbous moon?

• A. R

• B. S

• C. T

• D. U

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Which moon is a third quarter moon?

• A. W

• B. X

• C. Y

• D. Z

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The picture below shows the position of the Moon, Earth, and the Sun.

Those experiencing night on Earth are observing the Moon in which phase?

• A. full moon

• B. 

  new moon

• C. waning moon

• D. quarter moon

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Why does the Moon seem to change shape when it is waxing and waning?

• A. 

  Different portions of the Moon reflect sunlight as the Moon orbits around the Earth.

• B. 

  Different portions of the Moon reflect sunlight as the Earth orbits around the Moon.

• C. 

  The Earth creates a shadow on the Moon.

• D. 

  The Moon creates a shadow on the Earth.

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When the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in the positions shown in the diagram, those on Earth will see which moon phase?

• A. 

  Third Quarter

  This response shows an ability to recognize that the Moon is in the second half of its cycle and appears to be decreasing in size, but an inability to recognize what phase would be seen from Earth.

• B. 

  Waning Crescent

  This response demonstrates an ability to recognize that the Moon is decreasing in apparent size, but an inability to recognize the appropriate phase as seen from Earth.

• C. 

  Waxing Gibbous

  This response demonstrates an ability to recognize that the Moon would be in a gibbous shape, but an inability to recognize that it is decreasing, not increasing in apparent size.

• D. 

  Waning Gibbous

  This response demonstrates an understanding of the Sun, Moon, and Earth as they relate to the moon phases. 

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The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. What is the correct series of phases from a full moon to a new moon?

• A. 

  waxing gibbous, third quarter, waxing crescent

• B. 

  waning gibbous, first quarter, waxing crescent

• C. 

  waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent

• D. 

  waxing gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent

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Why are people on Earth able to see the Moon?

• A. 

  The Moon orbits Earth and reflects light from the Sun back to Earth.

• B. 

  The Moon orbits Earth and makes its own light that is sent back to Earth.

• C. 

  The Earth orbits the Moon and reflects the light from the Sun back to Earth.

• D. 

  The Earth orbits the Moon and reflects the light from Earth back to the Moon.

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Which is the best description of the Moon's position during a new moon?

• A. 

  The Moon has moved behind the Sun.

• B. 

  The Moon has moved behind clouds.

• C. 

  The Sun is between Earth and the Moon.

• D. 

  The Moon is between Earth and the Sun.

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What is the image showing?

• A. The image is showing the phases of the moon.

• A. The image is showing a lunar eclipse.

• A. The image is showing a solar eclipse.

• A. The image is showing solar flares.

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