Moon phases

What is the term for the phase when the visible part of the moon is increasing?

• waxing

• waning

• gibbous

• crescent

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When the part of the moon that you can see appears to be shrinking or decreasing, it is

• waxing
• waning
• full
• new

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

• 365 days

• 24 hrs

• 29.5 days

• 21 days

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Is it true that the same side of the moon always faces the Earth?

• true

• false

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What is this Moon Phase?

• waning gibbous
• waxing gibbous
• waning crescent
• waxing crescent

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What phase is #8?

• full moon
• waning gibbous

• first quarter
• third quarter

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What phase of the moon is shown in #5?

• new moon
• full moon
• waxing crescent
• waning crescent

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What phase of the moon is shown in #2?

• new moon
• full moon
• waxing crecent

• waxing gibbous

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If the Moon is positioned as shown, what phase would it appear to be from Earth?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Why do we observe different phases of the Moon from Earth?

• The Moon's surface changes its brightness over time.

• The Moon rotates at different speeds during its orbit.

• The Moon's position relative to Earth and the Sun changes, altering the visible portion of its illuminated side.

• The Earth's atmosphere distorts the view of the Moon.

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