Moon Phases and Earth's Seasons

The video tutorial explains the sequence and characteristics of moon phases, starting with the new moon and progressing through waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. It also covers the time intervals between phases, emphasizing the 28-day cycle. The tutorial then shifts to Earth's seasons, explaining the role of Earth's tilt and the opposite seasons in the northern and southern hemispheres.

What is the first phase of the moon cycle?

• First Quarter

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Waxing Crescent

Which moon phase is completely dark?

• Full Moon

• Waxing Crescent

• New Moon

• Waning Gibbous

During which phase is the moon half-lit?

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Waning Crescent

• New Moon

How many days are there between each major moon phase?

• 14 days

• 5 days

• 10 days

• 7 days

Approximately how long is one complete moon cycle?

• 14 days

• 21 days

• 28 days

• 35 days

What should you draw in the middle when illustrating the seasons?

• Earth

• Moon

• Sun

• Stars

What is the tilt of the Earth responsible for?

• Seasons

• Day and Night

• Tides

• Moon Phases

If it is winter in the northern hemisphere, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Fall

During which season does the northern hemisphere experience shorter days?

• Winter

• Fall

• Summer

• Spring

What happens to the length of days in the southern hemisphere during its summer?

• Days get shorter

• Days get longer

• Days remain the same

• Days vary randomly