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WorksheetsUnit 8 phases of moon
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 6hrs 15mins
The imaginary line running through Earth is it's _________.
rotation
revolution
axis
moon
The spinning of Earth on it’s axis (24 hours)
rotation
revolution
axis
moon
the complete trip of a planet around the sun (365 days)
rotation
revolution
axis
moon
the large object that orbits Earth
rotation
revolution
axis
moon
the cycle of the different shapes we see of the moon based on how much light is reflected
summer
phases of the moon
tides
winter
changes in the height of ocean waters
summer
phases of the moon
tides
winter
the part of the Earth that is tilted toward the sun
summer
phases of the moon
tides
winter
the part of the Earth that is tilted away from the sun
summer
phases of the moon
tides
winter
when the lit side of the moon faces away from Earth (we see no moon)
waxing
waning
new moon
full moon
when the lit side of the moon faces Earth (we see all of the lit side)
waxing
waning
new moon
full moon
What is the source of the moon's light?
Earth
the sun
the moon
Mars
What causes the phases of the moon?
Earth's movement around the sun
the moon's movement around Earth
Earth's movement around the moon
the sun's movement around the moon
During which phase does the moon appear as a bright round circle?
First Quarter
New Moon
Third Quarter
Full Moon
The moon phase cycle repeats about every
365 days
20 days
29 days
15 days
We can see the moon during the day.
What causes the moon to light up?
reflection from the sun
rotation around the earth
revolution around the sun
rotation around the sun
When the moon appears completely dark, it is called ...
a full moon
a quarter moon
a new moon
a half moon
Which of the following is true about constellations?
They form different patterns throughout the year.
They are closer together than other stars.
They are larger than other stars.
They keep the same pattern throughout the year.
