Worksheets4.8C Patterns: Moon phases, Seasons, Shadows
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
The changing appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth
new moon
moon phases
first quarter moon
seasons
Moon phase that occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, at which point the Moon cannot be seen because its lighted half is facing the Sun and its dark side faces Earth. No Moon
new moon
moon phases
first quarter moon
seasons
the phase of the moon in which we see the entire moon lighted, and it appears bright and round. O
new moon
third quarter moon
first quarter moon
full moon
the time it takes the moon to orbit the earth
29.5 days
24 hours
first quarter moon
365 days
The path that an object follows as it travels around another object in space.
moon phases
24 hours
rotation
orbit
to turn or spin
seasons
axis
rotate
orbit
an imaginary line through the middle of an object, around which the object spins.
seasons
axis
rotate
orbit
caused by the tilt of Earth on its axis as it orbits around the Sun
seasons
axis
rotation
orbit
Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall - produced by Earth's tilt on its axis.
4 seasons
long shadow
rotation
shadow
an area from which light is blocked.
seasons
moon phase
rotation
shadow
a shadow created when the sun is low in the sky
seasons
long shadow
rotation
short shadow
a shadow created at noon when the Sun is high in the sky
seasons
long shadow
rotation
short shadow
east: early in the morning.
sunrise
shadow
sunset
short shadow
west: time to rest
sunrise
full moon
sunset
short shadow
to cause to lean, incline, slope, or slant
sunrise
sunset
tilt
rotation
Leaves changing color
Cooler weather
Animals prepare for cold weather
The following best describes-
winter
summer
spring
fall
What causes different parts of the moon to be lit as it orbits Earth?
Rotation around the sun
Refraction from the sun
Revolving around the sun
Reflection from the sun
If a student saw a full moon last night, it can be predicted that the amount of light visible the next night would-
increase
decrease
expand
disappear
What is caused by Earth revolving around the sun at a tilt?
Shadows
Moon Phases
Seasons
Patterns
Day and night is caused by....
the time of the day
the moon phases
the rotation of Earth on it's axis
the Earth revolving around the sun
If the New Moon is on February 1st, when will the next New Moon be?
the next week
about 30 days later
about 2 days later
in two weeks
What will the Moon look like on May 17th?
The data for October are missing. Which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for the average number of daylight hours in October?
Less than 8 hours
about 9 hours
Less than 10 hours
about 12 hours
What moon phases is pictured here?
New Moon
Full Moon
Waxing crescent
Waning Crescent
On what side is the moon reflecting light?
left
right
center
full
Is the moon getting brighter or dimmer?
brighter
dimmer
What is happening to the moon's light?
its getting low
its becoming a new moon
its getting brighter towards full noon
its getting brighter on the left
What moon phases is pictured here?
Waxing Gibbous
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
New Moon
What moon phases is pictured here?
Waxing Gibbous
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
New Moon
What moon phases is pictured here?
3rd Quarter
1st Quarter
New Moon
Waning Crescent
On which side is the moon reflecting light?
left
right
all over
center
What is the moon phase that follows this one?
3rd quarter
New Moon
Waning Gibbous
Full Moon
What season is it for the Northern Hemisphere?
Summer
Winter
Spring
Fall
What season is it for the Southern Hemisphere?
Summer
Winter
Spring
Fall
What season is it for the Southern Hemisphere?
Summer
Winter
Spring
Fall
What season is it for the Northern Hemisphere?
Summer
Winter
Spring
Fall
What is the moon phases that follows this one?
Waxing Crescent
Waning Crescent
1st Quarter
New Moon
How long does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth one time?
24 hours
365.25 Earth days
29.5 Earth days
1 Earth Year
In the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun one time, how many times will the moon orbit the Earth?
about 12 or 13
29.5
24
8
What is the missing phase?
