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WorksheetsEarth & Moon Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
Why does the surface of the moon appear to be fully lit during a full moon?
The Earth is between the moon and sun.
The moon is closer to the sun than on other days.
The sun is shining on the side of the moon facing Earth.
The sun is shining on the side of the moon facing away from Earth.
Which explains why the moon is not visible during the new moon phase?
because it has left its orbital path
because it is hidden behind the sun
because it is part of a lunar eclipse
because it is between the sun and Earth
Which statement best explains the cause of a full moon?
Earth is more directly aligned between the moon and sun.
The moon is more directly aligned between the sun and Earth.
Earth is closer to the moon than at any other time of the month.
The moon is rotating on its axis as it goes around Earth.
What causes the change in shape of the lit portion of the moon each night?
the shadow of Earth on the moon
the moon blocking some of the light from Earth
the motion of the moon as it goes around Earth
the motion of Earth as it goes around the moon
On a clear night the moon is not visible, meaning it is a new moon. How soon will the moon be new again?
about a week later
about a month later
about a day later
about a year later
Which motion causes the phases of the moon?
revolution of the moon
rotation of the moon
rotation of Earth
revolution of Earth
Why are people unable to see the moon during the new moon phase?
because the sun is not shining on the moon
because the moon is too far away from Earth
because the moon has slowed its revolution around Earth
because the lighted side of the moon is facing away from Earth
Which statement explains a full moon?
The whole moon is lit by the sun.
The moon is between Earth and the sun.
The entire part of the moon lit by the sun is facing Earth.
The sunlight reflecting off the moon is absorbed by Earth’s atmosphere.
Why can the moon be seen?
The moon has active volcanoes.
The moon is reflecting the sun’s rays
The moon is surrounded by many stars.
The moon has energy-producing light.
Last night, Travis observed a new moon. Which moon phase will he observe in the next few nights?
full moon
first quarter
waning crescent
waxing crescent
Which explains what happens when the moon is waxing?
The moon is full.
The moon is not visible.
Less of the moon is being illuminated.
More of the moon is becoming illuminated.
Earth's rotation on its axis is what causes ______________________________.
seasons
moon phases
day and night
weather
effect on the Earth’s tides?
