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Moon Phases and Their Duration

Moon Phases and Their Duration

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Science

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6th - 7th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explains how to predict moon phases using a calendar. It starts with an introduction to the concept and then provides a detailed example of predicting moon phases starting from a new moon. The tutorial covers the changes in moon phases over days, such as waxing crescent and waning gibbous, and concludes with tips on using calendars effectively for predictions.

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary tool used in this lesson for predicting moon phases?

A star chart

A compass

A calendar

A telescope

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in predicting moon phases if you know the date of a new moon?

Calculate the moon's orbit

Draw a full moon

Mark the new moon on the calendar

Draw a calendar

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does a new moon last?

Two weeks

One night

Three nights

A week

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What moon phase occurs one week after a new moon?

Waning crescent

First quarter

Third quarter

Full moon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a new moon is on the 10th, when would the full moon occur?

30th

20th

24th

17th

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the moon phase on the day after a new moon?

Waning crescent

First quarter

Waxing crescent

Full moon

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many days does a waxing crescent grow before reaching the first quarter?

Three days

Six days

Twelve days

Nine days

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