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Moon Phases Test

Authored by Corey Joffrion

Science

6th Grade

NGSS covered

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Moon Phases Test
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the moon change phases when viewed from Earth?

The sun revolves around Earth.

The moon rotates on its axis.

The moon revolves around Earth.

The sun blocks the view of the moon.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?

1 day

1 week

1 month

1 year

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the phase of the moon that comes directly before the Full Moon?

First Quarter

Waxing Gibbous

Waning Gibbous

Third Quarter

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the phases of the moon?

The Earth's shadow on the moon

The moon's shadow on the Earth

The changing distance between the Earth and the moon

The changing angles from which we view the moon as it orbits the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the phase of the moon when it is between the Earth and the Sun?

Full Moon

New Moon

First Quarter

Third Quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the first phase after the New Moon?

Waxing Gibbous

Waning Gibbous

Waxing Crescent

Waning Crescent

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a major phase of the moon?

Gibbous

Crescent

Quarter

Eclipse

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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