Amplify Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

We will see the entire dark side of the moon with no illumination (new moon) when the sun, earth, and moon are in what order?

• sun, earth, moon

• sun, moon, earth

• there is no such thing as a new moon

• when we have two full moons in a month

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From top view, why is only half of the moon illuminated?

• There are dark rocks on the dark side of the moon.

• Light from the sun travels in straight lines, allowing light to only get to the side of the moon facing the Sun.

• None of the answer choices make sense since the entire moon is illuminated.

• As the Moon gets closer to the sun, more of it is lit by the sun.

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The moon's surface is visible from Earth because the moon

• absorbs light from Earth

• produces its own light

• reflects sunlight

• glows in the dark

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About how long does it take the moon to complete one orbit around Earth?

• 24 Hours

• 7 Days

• 365 Days

• 28 Days

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Which happens when the Earth comes in between the Moon and the Sun?

• Lunar Eclipse

• Solar Eclipse

• Earth Eclipse

• Jupiter Eclipse

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Why do we only see one side of the moon?

• because of where we live

• because the moon rotates as it orbits

• because of an eclipse

• we actually see all sides of the moon

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We see the entire moon illuminated (full moon) when the earth, sun, and moon are in what order?

• sun, earth, then moon

• sun, moon, then earth

• they can be in any order

• we don't have a full moon

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Anna went outside two different times , several days apart. Why did the moon look so different in View Two?

• The Earth moved out of the way of the Sun's light, allowing more light to illuminate the moon.

• The moon rotated on it's axis showing more of the light colored rocks.

• The moon moved closer to the Sun allowing more light to illuminate the Moon.

• The Moon moved between View One and View Two so that Anna was able to see more of the half that faces the sun.

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When viewing from Earth, when will the moon be completely dark?

• The moon will always be dark in Position A, but will never be dark in position C or E.

• The moon will never be completely dark.

• The moon will always be dark in Position A and sometimes be dark in Position E.

• The moon will always be dark in Position E, but will never be dark in Position A.

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Which diagram is accurate in showing the moon from above?

• C and G

• C

• G

• E

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