Phases Of The Moon Explained

This video from the Teach-Learn Foundation explores the phases of the moon, explaining how the moon's revolution and rotation affect its appearance from Earth. It covers new moons, full moons, waxing, waning, and the different shapes the moon takes, such as crescent, gibbous, and quarter. The video aims to help viewers understand why the moon appears to change shape and encourages them to subscribe for more educational content.

What is the main question addressed in the video about the moon?

• What is the temperature on the moon?

• How far is the moon from Earth?

• What causes the moon to appear to change shape?

• Why does the moon have craters?

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

• 24 hours

• 7 days

• 29.5 days

• 365 days

Why can we only see one side of the moon from Earth?

• The sun blocks the other side.

• The moon is too far away.

• The Earth rotates too fast.

• The moon's rotation period matches its revolution period.

What is a new moon?

• When the moon is not visible from Earth.

• When the moon is partially visible.

• When the moon is half visible.

• When the moon is fully visible.

During which phase is the moon increasing in illumination?

• Full moon

• New moon

• Waning

• Waxing

What does a crescent moon look like?

• A full circle

• Half of a circle is lit up

• One-third of a circle is lit up

• Two-thirds of a circle is lit up

What is the illumination of the moon during a quarter phase?

• One-fourth of the moon is lit up

• Half of the moon is lit up

• The entire moon is lit up

• No part of the moon is lit up