E.5.8B.1 Summative Practice

The image shows two photographs of the Moon taken in different years. Which correct conclusion is supported by the images?

• The Moon is located in the same position each day.

• The Moon is moving farther away from Earth.

• The surface of the Moon changes very little over time.

• The size of the Moon is getting smaller over time.

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The diagram shows that the phase of the Moon on two different days in the same year is the same even though the position of the Moon in its orbit around Earth is different. Why can the same phase of the Moon occur at two different places in its orbit?

• The position of Earth in its orbit around the Sun changes, causing the direction of sunlight hitting the Moon’s surface to change.

• The direction that Earth rotates on its axis changes, causing a different side of Earth to face the Moon each month.

• The tilt of the Moon on its axis changes, causing the direction that light travels from the Moon to Earth to change.

• The speed of the Moon orbiting around Earth changes, causing the position of the Moon to be different each month.

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If a full moon occurs on July 1, which date during the same month would you see another full moon?

• July 8

• July 16

• July 23

• July 31

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If we are experiencing a new moon on March 6 what will the moon look like on March 15?

• waxing crescent

• waning crescent

• first quarter

• waning gibbous

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Which statement best explains why the Moon is visible from Earth?

• Light from different stars shines on different parts of the surface of the Moon.

• Light from the Sun shines on the entire surface of the Moon.

• Light from the Sun shines on half of the surface of the Moon.

• Light from the Moon is blocked by Earth.

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A student sees the first quarter Moon on March 5. When will the student most likely see the last quarter Moon?

• March 9

• March 12

• March 19

• March 26

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The images show the changes in the appearance of the Moon over 7 nights. Why does the Moon change in appearance during this time?

• The Moon is reflecting more sunlight away from Earth than toward Earth.

• The Moon is moving out of the shadow created by Earth.

• The Moon is moving closer to the Sun and farther from Earth.

• The Moon is rotating at a slower speed around Earth.

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A student wants to create a booklet to show Moon phases. Which sequence correctly orders four phases of the Moon?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A student draws an image with the Sun, the Moon, and Earth aligned in a straight line with the Moon at the center, the Sun on the right, and Earth on the left. What phase of the Moon is the student trying to demonstrate?

• a full Moon

• a new Moon

• a first quarter Moon

• a last quarter Moon

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The image shows a diagram of various positions of the Moon as it orbits Earth as viewed from space. A student observes a phase of the Moon when the Moon is at the position labeled X in the diagram. After about how many weeks can the student see this phase of the Moon again?

• 4

• 6

• 14

• 29

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