Moon Phases and Their Causes

Moon Phases and Their Causes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Other

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Sia is curious about the moon's changing shape, thinking a monster ate part of it. Elvis explains that the moon's phases are due to its revolution around the Earth and the varying sunlight it receives. He describes the different phases, such as full moon, new moon, and crescent. Sia learns that the moon isn't eaten by a monster but changes shape due to its position relative to the Earth and Sun. The video ends with a call to share and subscribe.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous explanation does Sia initially think is responsible for the moon's changing shape?

It was covered by clouds

The sun melted it

A giant monster ate part of it

Aliens took a piece

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the moon appear to change shape?

It is illuminated by the sun

It is covered by the Earth's shadow

It emits its own light

It changes size

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the different phases of the moon?

The moon's distance from the Earth

The moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun

The moon's rotation on its axis

The Earth's rotation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phase of the moon occurs when it is completely illuminated?

Waning crescent

First quarter

New moon

Full moon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the phase called when the moon is not visible from Earth?

Full moon

First quarter

Waxing gibbous

New moon

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phase follows the waxing crescent?

New moon

Waning gibbous

Full moon

First quarter

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phase is the moon in when it is half illuminated and increasing?

Last quarter

First quarter

Waning crescent

New moon

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Sia learn about the moon's phases?

They are due to the Earth's shadow

They are random

They are a result of the moon's revolution and sunlight

They are caused by monsters

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video encourage viewers to do at the end?

Visit the moon

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Share and subscribe to the channel

Ignore the moon