Moon Phases and Earth's Motions Quiz

What happens during a full moon?

• The entire moon is visible from Earth
• The moon is completely dark
• Only a tiny sliver of the moon is visible
• The moon is halfway lit

What causes the full moon to shine?

• It makes shadows on stars.
• It reflects light from the sun.
• It reflects light from Earth.
• It makes its own light.

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

• About 24 hours
• About 7 days
• About 29.5 days
• About 365 days

Which of these words is the name for the imaginary line around which Earth spins?

• axis
• season
• orbit
• rotation

Which of the following takes around 24 hours to complete?

• revolution
• phases
• rotation
• axis

Which moon phase comes right after a new moon when the moon starts to become visible?

• Full moon
• Waning gibbous
• Waxing crescent
• Half moon

When the moon is 'waning', what is happening to its visible shape?

• The moon is growing bigger
• The moon is getting smaller
• The moon is completely round
• The moon is not changing

Which of these words is the name for one complete trip around the sun?

• innovation
• revolution
• vibration
• rotation

What helps cause the changes in the shape of the moon each night?

• the motion of the moon around Earth
• the turning of Earth on its axis
• the motion of the moon around the sun
• the turning of the sun on its axis

If the north pole is tilted towards the sun, what is the season in the south pole?

• moon
• spring
• summer
• winter