Exploring the Phases of the Moon
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4th Grade
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Jackson Turner
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the moon to appear as if it's changing shape?
The Earth's shadow covers different parts of the moon.
Our view of the moon changes as it orbits Earth.
The sun moves closer to and farther from the moon.
The moon is actually changing shape.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many main phases does the moon go through in its cycle?
Ten
Eight
Six
Four
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first phase of the moon called?
Quarter moon
Crescent moon
New moon
Full moon
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which phase is only a small sliver of the moon visible?
Full moon
New moon
Crescent moon
Quarter moon
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth?
One week
One year
One month
Two weeks
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'gibbous' describe in the context of moon phases?
The moon when it's not visible from Earth.
A moon that is less than half illuminated.
A moon that is more than half but not fully illuminated.
The fully illuminated moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phase is the moon in when it's fully lit up?
Full moon
New moon
Quarter moon
Gibbous moon
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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