Moon Phases Quiz page 275

What happens during the new Moon phase?

• The Moon is fully visible from Earth.

• The Moon cannot be seen from Earth.

• The Moon appears as a crescent.

• The Moon appears as a half-circle.

What does "waxing" mean in relation to the Moon phases?

• The Moon is shrinking in size.

• The Moon is becoming less visible.

• The Moon is growing larger and more visible.

• The Moon is completely invisible.

How long after the new Moon does the full Moon appear?

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 14 days

• 21 days

What does "waning" mean in relation to the Moon phases?

• The Moon is growing larger and more visible.

• The Moon is shrinking and becoming less visible.

• The Moon is completely invisible.

• The Moon is moving closer to Earth.

What does the full Moon look like from Earth?

• A crescent shape

• A sliver of light

• A whole circle

• Half a circle

What is the sequence of Moon phases called?

• Lunar cycle

• Moon rotation

• Phases of the Moon

• Moon orbit

What phase comes after the full Moon?

• Waxing crescent Moon

• Waning gibbous Moon

• New Moon

• First quarter Moon

What phase of the Moon is described as a sliver of light?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• Waxing crescent Moon

• Waning crescent Moon

What is the Moon phase called when half of the Moon is lit and visible?

• Full Moon

• Third quarter Moon

• New Moon

• Waning crescent Moon

How often does the sequence of Moon phases repeat?

• Every 7 days

• Every 28 days

• Every 3 days