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WorksheetsMoon Phases
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What appears to happen to the Moon as it goes through the cycle?
The moon creates light that changes shape as it passes through its cyclic monthly phases.
The moon appears to change shape or get lighter and darker as it passes through its cyclic monthly phases.
Why does the Moon look different at different times of the month?
The Moon is shrinking and growing.
The light we see on or from the Moon is actually a reflection of light from the Sun.
The different looks of the Moon are caused by changes in the relative positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon.
The darkness we perceive as being part of these phases is really a shadow.
What does "waxing" mean?
Getting smaller.
Getting rounder.
Getting bigger.
Getting crescent-shaped.
What does "waning" mean?
Getting smaller.
Getting rounder.
Getting bigger.
Getting crescent-shaped.
How long does it take for the Moon to cycle through all of its phases?
One week
About one month
23 days
8 days
How many times a year do we see a full moon?
10
6-7
1
12-13
In what phase can we not see the Moon from the Earth? Be prepared to explain why.
Full Moon
First Quarter
Third Quarter
New Moon
In what position would a solar eclipse be possible. Be prepared to support your answer.
Full Moon
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
Waning Crescent
In what position would a lunar eclipse be possible. Be prepared to support your answer.
New Moon
Full Moon
Waxing Gibous
Waning Gibous
What would happen if the Moon's revolution speed was twice as fast as it is now?
We would see less Full Moons in a year.
We would see the dark side of the Moon.
We would see more Full Moons in a year.
Nothing would change.
What would happen if the Moon's revolution speed was half as fast as it is now?
We would see fewer Full Moons per year.
We would see the dark side of the Moon.
We would see more Full Moons per year.
Nothing would change.
Why do we always see the same side of the Moon?
The Moon rotates around the Earth.
The Moon rotates around the Earth and revolves on its axis.
The Moon revolves around the Earth but does not rotate on its axis.
The Moon rotates on its axis and revolves around the Earth at the same speed.
