Quiz about Phases of the Moon Unit Practice

Question 1

Look at the model. Which location of the moon relative to the sun and earth may produce a lunar eclipse?

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D

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A

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B

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C

Question 2

Some ocean currents are caused by differences in the density of water from place to place around the globe. What two factors cause differences in ocean water density?

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differences in water temperature and wind

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differences in water temperature and phases of the moon

Question 3

The temperature on land around the equator stays about the same throughout the year. This is because this area

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receives similar amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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has a greater tilt than other parts of the Earth.

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receives less direct sunlight throughout the year.

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revolves at a slower speed than other parts of the Earth.

Question 4

When the earth's axis points towards the sun, it is __________ for that hemisphere.

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summer

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day

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night

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winter

Question 5

A solar eclipse can ONLY occur when the moon is in which phase?

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New Moon

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Full Moon

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Quarter Moon

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Crescent Moon

Question 6

A total solar eclipse is a rare event. Although they occur somewhere on Earth every 18 months on average, it is estimated that they recur at any given place only once every 370 years. Why are reoccurring solar eclipses so rare?

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Because of the rotation of the moon and earth, the three rarely form a straight line.

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The light from the sun usually passes through the moon instead of being blocked by it.

Question 7

Using the set-up seen here, Ms. Garcia places a golf ball between the globe and the flashlight. Turning off the lights in the room, she shines a flashlight from behind the golf ball. The students observe the shadow of the golf ball falling on the globe. What is this setup trying to model?

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a solar eclipse

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the solar system

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the idea of gravity

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the surface of the moon

Question 8

In the oceans the colder water sinks into deep basins, while warmer water stays closer to the surface. The water then moves around the ocean basin. This causes

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ocean currents

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earthquakes

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volcanic eruptions

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mountain formation

Question 9

When Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, the fully lit face of the Moon is seen from Earth. This phase of the Moon is called a _______ moon.

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full

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crescent

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new

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waxing

Question 10

As the phases of the moon change, and we move from step C to D and back to A, we would say that the moon is __________, or the view of the moon we see is getting smaller.

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waning

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waxing

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whistling

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whittling

Question 11

When the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, how is the Moon most likely seen?

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A. New Moon

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B. Full Moon

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C. Half Moon

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D. Quarter Moon

Question 12

When the Moon, Earth, and Sun are lined up as seen here, the gravity of the sun plus the gravity of the moon cause __________ tides on Earth.

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neap

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low

Question 13

Both the Moon and the Sun influence the tides on Earth. The moon has a much greater influence though. Why is that?

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because the Sun is gaseous, not solid

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because the Sun is much less dense

Question 14

Most coastal areas on Earth experience two high tides and two low tides every lunar day. What is a lunar day? Our days on Earth are 24-hour solar days, the time that it takes for a specific site on the Earth to rotate from an exact point under the sun to the same point under the sun. A lunar day is the time it takes for a specific site on the Earth to rotate from an exact point under the moon to the same point under the moon. A lunar day is 24 hours and 50 minutes. That means a lunar day is 50 minutes longer than a solar day. Does the graph seen here match the description? Correctly explain your answer choice.

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B. No. The graph shows only one low and one high tide per day, not two.

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A. Yes. The graph shows low tide and high tide happening in one day.

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C. No. The line representing high tide is not high enough to accurately show high tide.

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D. No, The graph does not show the correct number of hours as described in the paragraph.

Question 15

Compare this image of a partial solar eclipse to that of a total solar eclipse. Which argument accounts for the difference in what you see during the partial solar eclipse?

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The Earth, Moon, and Sun are not in exact alignment.

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This view is seen when you are standing in the umbra only.

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It is not time for the full moon phase so you see the partial eclipse.

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The moon is farther away from the Earth and does not block the entire view.

Question 16

The image above is a model showing the alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth during a solar eclipse. Which conclusion can be drawn from these celestial bodies being in this alignment?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks sunlight from reaching Earth.

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.

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The sun is between the Earth and the moon during a solar eclipse.

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The moon is not involved in the eclipse process.

Question 17

As a wave moves towards the shore into shallower water, the wave length ____________ and its height ____________.

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decreases, increases

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increases, decreases

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remains the same, decreases

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remains the same, increases

Question 18

Determine which scientific model represents the waning moon as the moon orbits Earth, as seen from the northern hemisphere.

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C

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A

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B

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D

Question 19

Twice each lunar month, all year long, these tides occur. Whenever the Moon, Earth and Sun are aligned, the gravitational pull of the sun ______ to that of the moon causing ______ tides.

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adds; spring

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subtracts; neap

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multiplies; high

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divides; low

Question 20

When the Sun, Moon, and Earth are not in a straight line, the Sun's pull ______ to or ______ with the Moon's pull, resulting in a ______ tide.

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interferes; neap

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adds; neap

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adds; maximum

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interferes; minimum

Question 21

This photograph was taken as the moon was beginning to pass between the Earth and the Sun. When the Earth, moon, and sun align in perfect position, which phenomenon would the next picture show?

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solar eclipse

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full moon

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lunar eclipse

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waxing gibbous moon

Question 22

Examine the phases of the moon at the top. The fourth image is replaced by a question mark. Which statements below correctly predict the next stage of the lunar cycle? Select ALL that apply.

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Letter D will occur next.

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Letter A is the next phase of the moon to occur.

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Letter C will occur next.

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A full moon will occur next.

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A new moon is the next phase to occur.

Question 23

Listed in the Item Bank are some important labels for sections of the image below. Drag and drop each label to the corresponding area it identifies in the image. Identify the correct phase for each numbered section in the diagram.

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New moon

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Waxing crescent

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Waxing gibbous

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First quarter

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Full moon

Question 24

To help teach his class about the earth and the sun, Mr. Rogers built a model of our solar system. The biggest ball is the sun, and it sits in the center, with the planets spread out around it, like in this picture. He then asked the class to explain what is actually happening to cause the day/night cycle on earth to occur. Below are some of the thoughts of students in the class. Sort them according to whether they are true or false.

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True

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False

Question 25

Which of the following statements is correct about the cause of the day/night cycle?

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The rotation of the earth on its axis causes the day/night cycle.

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Days and nights have different lengths on other planets.

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At night, the sun no longer shines on the earth.

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The rotation of the sun causes the day/night cycle.

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At night, the sun is shining on the other side of the earth.

Question 26

Here is a diagram showing the moon and its phases. Correctly match the phases of the moon listed below with the letter that corresponds to their location.

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A: New Moon B: First Quarter C: Full Moon D: Last Quarter E: Waning Crescent

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A: Full Moon B: New Moon C: First Quarter D: Waning Crescent E: Last Quarter

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A: Waning Crescent B: Last Quarter C: New Moon D: Full Moon E: First Quarter

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A: First Quarter B: Waning Crescent C: Last Quarter D: New Moon E: Full Moon

Question 27

Can you match the tide with the correct phase of the moon?

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New Moon

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Full Moon

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Waning Gibbous Moon

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Third Quarter Moon

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Waxing Crescent Moon

Question 28

Most objects in the sky follow predictable movement patterns. These patterns are caused by rotations and orbits. The Sun, moon, and Earth all have individual patterns of movement, which affects the way we see objects in the sky. Think about how movement affects the way we see the moon and how it impacts patterns of sunlight.

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Earth takes 24 hours to rotate once on its axis and 365 days to orbit the Sun.

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From Earth, we see the part of the moon that reflects the Sun, which appears as phases.

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Seasonal changes are different in the northern and southern hemispheres because of their angles to the Sun caused by Earth's axial tilt.

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Earth's orbital and rotational patterns cause the Sun to rise in the east and set in the west.

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During a lunar eclipse, the moon passes between the Sun and Earth.

Question 29

Sunlight is more intense on certain parts of the Earth during different seasons because of the Earth's axial tilt.

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True

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False

Question 30

The moon orbits the Sun and the Sun orbits Earth.

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False

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True

Question 31

The Sun and moon are approximately the same size.

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False

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True

Question 32

Match the following descriptions to the correct celestial object or event: 1. This is a massive ball of plasma that shines because of thermonuclear fusion in its core. 2. This is the star at the center of the Solar System around which the Earth and other matter orbit. 3. This is a natural satellite that orbits a planet or smaller body, which is called the primary. 4. This occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth so that the Sun is completely or partially obscured. 5. This occurs when the Moon passes through some portion of the Earth's shadow. This can occur only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned exactly, or very closely.

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The Sun

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The Moon

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Solar Eclipse

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Lunar Eclipse

Question 33

Drag and drop the terms to correctly complete the prompt. Before Copernicus, the general thought was that the earth was the center of the universe. The fact that the sun rose in the and set in the appeared to confirm this thinking. With advancements in technology including the astronomers have been able to disprove this idea. The rotation of the earth (as seen from looking at the South Pole) creates the appearance of the sun moving across the sky. This also explains why the location of the in the night move a little each night as well. The fact that the earth the sun also helps explain our observations of the night sky.

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clockwise

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east

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stars

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west

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telescope

Question 34

Drag the item from the item bank to its corresponding match. Can you tell the difference between these?

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Solar Eclipse

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Lunar Eclipse

Question 35

Look at the diagram showing the Sun, Moon, and Earth. Which type of eclipse is being shown?

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Solar Eclipse

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Lunar eclipse

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Partial solar eclipse

Question 36

During a science lab, students were instructed to create a model of the Moon's phases using a paper plate and chocolate sandwich cookies as shown here. Select the cookie that represents a first-quarter moon by clicking on the image. Selected answers appear shaded.

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Cookie at 3 o'clock position

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Cookie at 12 o'clock position

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Cookie at 6 o'clock position

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Cookie at 9 o'clock position

Phases of the Moon Unit Practice

37 questions

Look at the model. Which location of the moon relative to the sun and earth may produce a lunar eclipse?

Some ocean currents are caused by differences in the density of water from place to place around the globe. What two factors cause differences in ocean water density?

The temperature on land around the equator stays about the same throughout the year. This is because this area

When the earth's axis points towards the sun, it is __________ for that hemisphere.

A solar eclipse can ONLY occur when the moon is in which phase?

A total solar eclipse is a rare event. Although they occur somewhere on Earth every 18 months on average, it is estimated that they recur at any given place only once every 370 years. Why are reoccurring solar eclipses so rare?

Using the set-up seen here, Ms. Garcia places a golf ball between the globe and the flashlight. Turning off the lights in the room, she shines a flashlight from behind the golf ball. The students observe the shadow of the golf ball falling on the globe. What is this setup trying to model?

In the oceans the colder water sinks into deep basins, while warmer water stays closer to the surface. The water then moves around the ocean basin. This causes

When Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, the fully lit face of the Moon is seen from Earth. This phase of the Moon is called a _______ moon.

As the phases of the moon change, and we move from step C to D and back to A, we would say that the moon is __________, or the view of the moon we see is getting smaller.

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