Exploring Moon Phases

What causes the moon to appear the same size as the sun?

• The moon is closer to Earth than the sun.

• The moon emits its own light.

• The moon is as large as the sun.

• The sun is less luminous than the moon.

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What is the first phase of the moon called when no light is reflected off of it?

• Quarter moon

• New moon

• Crescent moon

• Full moon

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During which moon phase is light reflected off half of the moon?

• Gibbous moon

• Quarter moon

• Full moon

• New moon

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What are the bright lines called that appear when an asteroid impacts the moon's surface?

• Mountains

• Craters

• Rays

• Mare

What is the largest mountain range on the moon called?

• Apollo Ridge

• Lunar Alps

• Mare Mountains

• None of the above

Which Apollo mission was the second to last to land on the moon?

• Apollo 15

• Apollo 11

• Apollo 13

• Apollo 17

What natural phenomenon on Earth is influenced by the moon?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Ocean tides

• Wind patterns

What did scientists discover about the moon from the Apollo missions?

• It has a breathable atmosphere.

• It contains vast oceans.

• It is lifeless and has no living organisms.

• It is suitable for agriculture.

What materials do you need to create a DIY moon phase model?

• A lamp, a pen, and a tennis ball

• A flashlight, a paper, and a marble

• A light, a pencil, and a foam ball

• A candle, a stick, and a rubber ball

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What does the moon do with sunlight?

• Magnifies it

• Absorbs it

• None of the above

• Reflects it

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