Moon Phases

Which Moon phase occurs approximately one week after a New Moon?

• Full Moon

• Waxing Crescent

• First Quarter

• Waning Gibbous

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What causes the phases of the Moon as observed from Earth?

• Earth's shadow falling on the Moon

• The Moon passing in front of the Sun

• The Moon’s orbit around Earth

• Changes in the Moon’s distance from the Sun

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During which phase is the Moon positioned between the Earth and the Sun?

• Full Moon

• Waxing Gibbous

• First Quarter

• New Moon

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

• About 24 hours

• About 7 days

• About 29.5 days

• About 365 days

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Which phase of the Moon would be visible when the Moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Waxing Crescent

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Which sequence of Moon phases is in the correct order?

• Full Moon → New Moon → Waxing Gibbous

• New Moon → Waxing Crescent → First Quarter

• First Quarter → Waning Crescent → Full Moon

• Waxing Gibbous → Waxing Crescent → Third Quarter

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

• The Moon does not rotate

• The Moon orbits the Sun

• The Moon rotates once for every orbit around Earth

• The Earth’s rotation cancels the Moon’s rotation

Which event can only occur during a New Moon?

• High tide

• Lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

• First Quarter phase

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Tides on Earth are primarily caused by the:

• Sun’s energy warming the oceans

• Moon’s gravitational pull

• Earth’s rotation

• Ocean currents

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During which Moon phase does a lunar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

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