Moon Phases Review

What is the effect of the moon's position on the tides?

• The moon's gravitational pull causes tides to rise and fall.

• The moon has no effect on the tides.

• The moon only affects the tides during a full moon.

• The moon's position determines the temperature of the ocean.

What are the moon phases called when the moon is getting brighter?

• Waxing Phases

• Waning Phases

• New Moon Phases

• Full Moon Phases

What are the moon phases after the FULL moon called?

• Waning Phases

• Waxing Phases

• New Moon Phases

• Crescent Phases

What is the term for the position of the moon when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the First Quarter?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

• Waxing Crescent

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

• About 27.3 days

• About 29.5 days

• About 30.5 days

• About 28.0 days

What is the name of the moon phase when the moon is completely dark?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Gibbous

What is the significance of the moon phases in relation to the Earth?

• They help us understand the moon's orbit and its effect on Earth, including tides.

• They determine the length of the day on Earth.

• They influence the weather patterns on Earth.

• They are used to predict solar eclipses.

What are the moon phases called when the moon is getting darker?

• Waning Phases

• Waxing Phases

• Full Moon

• New Moon

What is the name of the moon phase when half of the moon is illuminated and it is decreasing in light?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

• First Quarter