Phases of the moon

What are the large flat areas on the Moon called that were formed by volcanic eruptions?

• Seas

• Maria

• Craters

• Plains

During which phase of the Moon is the side facing Earth completely dark?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Crescent Moon

• Gibbous Moon

What phase of the Moon occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the sun?

• Quarter Moon

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Crescent Moon

Which phase of the Moon is characterized by the Moon appearing as a small sliver or crescent?

• Crescent Moon

• Quarter Moon

• Gibbous Moon

• Full Moon

What is the reason the Moon appears to change shape from night to night?

• The Moon's orbit around Earth

• The Earth's rotation

• The Sun's movement

• The Moon's rotation

Why do the maria on the Moon always face Earth?

• Because the Moon spins very fast.

• Because Earth rotates.

• Because the same side of the Moon always faces Earth.

• Because of the Moon’s atmosphere.

Why do we always see the same side of the Moon from Earth?

• The Moon doesn’t spin at all.

• The Moon spins once for each time it orbits Earth.

• The Moon is flat and can’t turn.

• Earth blocks the other side of the Moon.

What causes the Moon to look different on different nights?

• Earth’s weather

• The Moon moves in its orbit and we see different parts of the lit side.

• The Moon changes shape

• The Moon gets closer to Earth

Why can’t we usually see a new moon?

• The Moon is behind the sun

• The Moon is too far away

• Clouds block the Moon

• The side lit by the sun faces away from Earth

What does the Moon look like during the crescent moon phase?

• Almost full

• A full circle.

• A half-circle

• A small sliver of light