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WorksheetsPhases of the Moon
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
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1.
The moon has how many phases?
a)
6
b)
7
c)
8
d)
9
2.
The different phases of the Moon are caused by:
a)
The days of the months
b)
The angle at which we see the lit Moon as it revolves around the Earth
c)
The position of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun
d)
The tides of the ocean
3.
What is the moon's approximate angle of orbital tilt?
a)
1 degree
b)
5 degrees
c)
10 degrees
d)
23.5 degrees
4.
Identify the correct order of the Moon's phases.
a)
Full > First Quarter > New > Third Quarter
b)
First Quarter > New > Full > Third Quarter
c)
New > First Quarter > Full > Third Quarter
d)
First Quarter > Third Quarter > Full > New
5.
How much of the Moon is always reflecting light from the Sun?
a)
The entire moon is always illuminated
b)
Half of the Moon is always illuminated
c)
Half of the Moon is illuminated only during the new moon
d)
Half of the Moon is illuminated only during the full moon
6.
Explain the reason we always see one side of the Moon?
a)
The Moon is tidally locked; it rotates about the same speed as the Earth
b)
The Moon does not rotate on its axis
c)
The Moon has a dark side
d)
False; we are able to see the entire rotation of the Moon's orbit from Earth
7.
The Bay of Fundy experiences extreme changes in water level throughout the day. The changing of tides are caused by:
a)
The gravitational pull of the Sun
b)
The gravitational pull of the Stars
c)
The gravitational pull of the Moon
d)
The gravitational pull of Mars
8.
Alice looks into the night sky and sees a full moon. Which phase of the moon will she expect to see in 2 weeks?
a)
New Moon
b)
Full Moon
c)
First Quarter Moon
d)
Waxing Gibbouse
9.
What phase of the Moon is shown here?
a)
Waxing Crescent
b)
Waning Crescent
c)
Waxing Gibbous
d)
Waning Gibbous
10.
What phase of the Moon is shown here?
a)
Waning Crescent
b)
Waxing Gibbous
c)
Third Quarter
d)
First Quarter
11.
What phase of the Moon is shown here?
a)
Full Moon
b)
Waxing Gibbous
c)
Waning Gibbous
d)
First Quarter
12.
What phase of the Moon is shown here?
a)
Waning Crescent Moon
b)
Third Quarter Moon
c)
New Moon
d)
Full Moon
13.
What phase of the Moon is shown here?
a)
Waxing Crescent
b)
Waning Crescent
c)
Waxing Gibbous
d)
Waning Gibbous
14.
What phase of the Moon is shown here?
a)
First Quarter
b)
Third Quarter
c)
Waxing Gibbous
d)
Waning Gibbous
15.
What phase of the Moon is shown here?
a)
First Quarter
b)
Third Quarter
c)
Waxing Crescent
d)
Waning Crescent
16.
What is the phase of the Moon at position #1?
a)
New Moon
b)
Full Moon
c)
First Quarter Moon
d)
Third Quarter Moon
17.
What are the correct phases of the Moon from position 2 through 5?
a)
Waning Crescent, First Quarter, Waning Gibbous, Full Moon
b)
Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent, New Moon
c)
Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon
d)
Waxing Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waxing Crescent, New Moon
18.
What are the correct phases of the Moon from position 6 through 8?
a)
Waning Crescent, First Quarter, Waning Gibbous
b)
Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent
c)
Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous
d)
Waxing Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waxing Crescent
19.
What are the dark areas of the Moon called?
a)
Highlands
b)
Riles
c)
Ray
d)
Maria
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