Phases of the Moon Quiz

What is one way the Moon influences the weather?

• By changing the Earth's temperature directly

• By blocking sunlight

• By altering the Earth's magnetic field

• By creating bulges in the atmosphere

How many phases does the Moon have?

• Eight

• Six

• Ten

• Four

During which phase is the Moon not visible from Earth?

• Waning Crescent

• First Quarter

• New Moon

• Full Moon

What is the phase called when the Moon appears as a complete circle in the night sky?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Waning Gibbous

What is a common belief about the Moon's influence on agriculture?

• It changes the soil composition

• It determines the color of crops

• It affects the growth rate of plants

• It controls pest populations

What should you do in the 'Moon model' activity to simulate the Moon's phases?

• Use multiple flashlights

• Change the size of the small ball

• Rotate the small ball around the large ball

• Move the flashlight around the room

What is the purpose of the 'debugging superstitions' activity?

• To find scientific explanations for beliefs

• To create new superstitions

• To ignore community beliefs

• To confirm existing beliefs

How long does it take for the Moon to complete its phases?

• 60 days

• 15 days

• 29.5 days

• 45 days

What is the phase called when the Moon is getting smaller each night after a full moon?

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Gibbous

• First Quarter

• New Moon

What happens when the Moon is high in the sky?

• It stops rainfall

• It causes earthquakes

• It creates bulges in the atmosphere

• It increases sunlight