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Moon Phases

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where does the brightness of the moon come from?

a)

It is a reflection from the light of the sun.

b)

The moon is a star that shines bright.

c)

The brightness comes from the Earth.

d)

All of the Above

2.

The moon orbits around the (a)   .

3.

The Earth orbits around the (a)   .

4.

The different shapes of the moon are called

a)

stars

b)

half moons

c)

phases

d)

planets

5.

A crescent moon occurs when _____________.

a)

When the moon is not lit up at all

b)

When less than half of the moon is lit by the sun

c)

When the moon is completely lit up

d)

When more than half of the moon is lit by the sun

6.

This moon phase is a ___________.

a)

New Moon

b)

No Moon

c)

Half Moon

d)

Full Moon

7.

This moon phase is a _______.

a)

Waning Crescent

b)

Waxing Gibbous

c)

Waning Gibbous

d)

Full Moon

8.

Which of the following is not a moon phase?

a)

Waning Crescent Moon

b)

Waxing Crescent Moon

c)

First Quarter Half Moon

d)

Horizontal Moon

9.

This moon phase is a _________.

a)

Waxing Crescent

b)

Waning Crescent

c)

Waxing Gibbous

d)

Waxing Croissant

10.

This moon phase is a ______.

a)

Third Quarter Half Moon

b)

Second Quarter Half Moon

c)

First Quarter Half Moon

d)

Quarter Moon

11.

How do you feel about identifying the different moon phases?

a)

I feel great! I got it!

b)

I think I got it but I need to practice more

c)

I somewhat got it but need extra help

d)

I don't understand at all

12.

True or False: A Waning Moon is when the moon is getting smaller and is bright on the left side

(a)  

13.

Which answer choice shows a NEW MOON?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D