Exploring the Phases of the Moon

What is the moon compared to in the introduction?

• A shining diamond

• A distant planet

• A bright star

• A moody sibling

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Why does the moon appear to change its shape throughout the month?

• Because it rotates on its axis

• Because it moves closer and farther from Earth

• Because it changes its size

• Because it is always half-lit by the sun and our perspective changes

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

• 24 hours

• 7 days

• 29 days

• 365 days

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What is the phase called when the moon is between the Sun and the Earth?

• Full moon

• Last quarter

• First quarter

• New moon

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What does 'waxing' mean in terms of the moon's phases?

• The moon is getting smaller

• The moon is getting bigger

• The moon is moving away

• The moon is rotating

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Which phase comes after the waxing crescent?

• Waning crescent

• First quarter

• Full moon

• New moon

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What is the phase called when the moon is fully illuminated?

• New moon

• Full moon

• Waning crescent

• First quarter

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What happens to the moon's light after a full moon?

• It stays the same

• It increases

• It decreases

• It disappears

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What is the phase called when the moon is three-quarters through its orbit?

• First quarter

• New moon

• Full moon

• Third quarter

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What is a common misconception about the moon?

• It is always fully lit

• It rotates daily

• It changes size

• It has a dark side

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