SCIENCE QUIZ 1

The Moon goes through eight distinct phases in its lunar cycle.

• True
• False

Which of the following phases occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun?

• Full Moon
• New Moon
• First Quarter
• Last Quarter

The phase of the moon that occurs when it is completely illuminated by the sun is called the __________.

During which moon phase is the Moon's illuminated part increasing?

• Waning Crescent
• Waxing Crescent
• Waning Gibbous
• Full Moon

The first quarter moon appears half-illuminated when viewed from Earth.

• True
• False