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WorksheetsPhases of the Moon
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
A model can be used to demonstrate the phases of the moon by showing the relative positions of which three objects?
Sun, Earth, and Moon
Earth, Mars, and Moon
Sun, Venus, and Earth
Sun, Earth, and Mars
The word ______ means related to the moon.
Luna
Solar
Stellar
Terra
True or False: The moon actually changes shape as it orbits the Earth.
True
False
Exactly ______ or 50% of the moon is always lit by the Sun.
half
one-third
one-fourth
three-quarters
No matter where the moon is on its normal orbit around the Earth, it always shines on ______ of it.
half
one-fourth
three-quarters
all
The moon looks different because of your ______.
point of view
distance from the sun
color of the sky
shape of the earth
How many days does it take for the moon to complete one revolution around the Earth?
29.5 days
7 days
365 days
14 days
One complete rotation on the moon takes how many days?
29.5 days
7 days
14 days
365 days
Because the moon's rotation and revolution is the same, we never see the side of the moon facing away from the Earth.
True
False
The part of the moon that we never see from Earth is also known as the ______ side of the moon.
dark
bright
hidden
sunny
The 'dark side' of the moon is always dark.
True
False
Look at the images of the moon. Which side of the moon can we see from Earth?
The side we can't see
The side we can see
Because of equal rotation and revolution, the moon’s surface always looks the same from ________.
Earth
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
The moon's surface always looks the same from Earth because its rotation and revolution are equal.
True
False
Over the course of a lunar month or ____ days, the Earth goes through 8 different phases of the moon. Fill in the blank with the correct number of days.
29.5
24
31
15
How many different phases does the Earth go through in a lunar month?
6
8
10
12
Each phase of the moon lasts about ____ days. Fill in the blank with the correct number of days.
3.5
7
1
14
How many phases of the moon are shown in the diagram?
6
8
10
12
Refer to the diagram of Moon Phases. Which object in the diagram represents the Sun?
The large yellow circle
The circle labeled 'Earth'
The black and white circles numbered 1-8
The red arrow
Refer to the diagram of Moon Phases. What does the red arrow labeled 'Point of View from Earth' indicate?
The direction of sunlight
The position of the Sun
The perspective from which the Moon phases are observed
The movement of the Moon
Refer to the diagram of Moon Phases. The object at the center of the Moon's orbit is labeled as _________.
Earth
Sun
Mars
Venus
New Moon happens when the moon is located between which two celestial bodies?
Earth and Mars
Earth and Sun
Sun and Mars
Earth and Venus
When the moon is in the New Moon position, the entire lit side of the moon faces ______ from Earth.
away
toward
upward
downward
True or False: We can see the moon during the New Moon phase.
True
False
During the New Moon phase, which object is located between the Earth and the Sun?
Mars
Moon
Venus
Jupiter
Refer to the diagram showing the Sun, Earth, and the eight positions of the Moon. Which position represents the New Moon phase?
Position 4
Position 1
Position 3
Position 5
Position 2
What is the name of the moon phase shown in the image?
Full Moon
New Moon
First Quarter
Last Quarter
As the moon continues in its ______, you will begin to see more and more of its lit side on the right.
orbit
shadow
crater
axis
What shape does the moon appear to be during the waxing crescent phase?
Full
Crescent
Gibbous
New
If the light is on the right side of the moon, is it waxing or waning?
Waxing
Waning
During the waxing crescent phase, the lit side of the moon appears to get bigger from day to day.
True
False
What does 'waxing' mean in relation to the moon?
Shrinking
Growing
Staying the same
Look at the diagram showing the Sun, Earth, and the eight phases of the Moon. The position labeled '2' is marked with an arrow. Which Moon phase is shown at position 2?
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
The diagram illustrates the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and the Moon as follows:
The Moon orbits the Earth, and the Earth orbits the Sun.
The Earth orbits the Moon, and the Moon orbits the Sun.
The Sun orbits the Earth, and the Earth orbits the Moon.
The Earth and the Moon both orbit the Sun independently.
Look at the image of the moon phase shown. What is the name of this moon phase?
Full Moon
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
Waning Gibbous
After a few days, half the bright side of the moon is visible from Earth on the ______ side.
right
left
top
bottom
What is the name of the moon phase when half the bright side of the moon is visible from Earth on the right side?
1st quarter
full moon
new moon
3rd quarter
Why is the 1st Quarter moon phase called '1st Quarter'?
Because it has completed one quarter of a full revolution around the Earth.
Because it is the first visible phase after the New Moon.
Because half of the Moon is visible from Earth.
Because it marks the start of a new lunar cycle.
Which side of the moon is visible from Earth during the 1st Quarter phase?
Left side
Right side
Top side
Bottom side
Based on the diagram showing the Sun, Earth, and the positions of the moon, which numbered position represents the 1st Quarter moon phase?
3
4
1
2
5
Look at the image of the moon phase shown. What is the name of this moon phase?
New Moon
Full Moon
1st Quarter
Last Quarter
When the moon’s lit side is more than half, but less than full on the right side, it is called a ________.
waxing gibbous
waning crescent
new moon
first quarter
What does 'gibbous' mean?
more than half
less than half
completely dark
completely full
What does 'waxing' mean?
growing and is on the right side
shrinking and is on the left side
growing and is on the left side
shrinking and is on the right side
Refer to the diagram showing the Sun, Earth, and the eight positions of the moon. The position labeled 'Here' (position 4) is highlighted. Which phase of the moon is represented at this position?
New Moon
Full Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Waning Crescent
Look at the image of the moon phase shown. What is the name of this moon phase?
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
Waxing Gibbous
Full Moon
Full moon happens when the moon is located on the ______ side of Earth farthest from the sun.
opposite
same
left
right
When the moon is in the full moon position, what faces toward the Earth?
The dark side of the moon
The entire lit side of the moon
The sun
The opposite side of the moon
During a full moon, the moon is located on the same side of Earth as the sun.
True
False
Where does the word 'lunatic' get its name from?
The sun
The full moon phase
The stars
The new moon phase
Hundreds of years ago, it was a popular belief that a full moon made animals and humans act ________.
differently
quietly
normally
slowly
Read the passage: Ever heard of the word Lunatic? The word lunatic and many others gets its name from the full moon phase. Hundreds of years ago it was popular belief that a full moon made animals and humans act differently. Many believed more murders, births, crimes, and catastrophes happened on full moons.
Murders
Births
Crimes
All of the above
What mythical creature is often associated with the full moon?
Werewolf
Vampire
Unicorn
Phoenix
Refer to the diagram showing the Sun, Earth, and the phases of the Moon. Which numbered position represents the Full Moon phase?
1
3
5
7
Refer to the diagram showing the Sun, Earth, and the phases of the Moon. The Full Moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.
True
False
Refer to the diagram showing the Sun, Earth, and the phases of the Moon. Fill in the blank: The Full Moon phase is shown at position _____
5
1
3
7
What phase of the moon is shown in the image?
Full Moon
New Moon
First Quarter
Waning Crescent
After a full moon, do you begin to see more or less of the lit half of the moon as time passes?
More
Less
The same
As the moon continues to orbit Earth, you see a waning ______ moon.
gibbous
crescent
full
new
When you see the moon on the left, is it waxing or waning?
Waxing
Waning
Refer to the diagram showing the positions of the moon around the Earth and Sun. Which moon phase is represented at position 6 (indicated by 'Here')?
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
Look at the image of the moon phase shown. What is the name of this moon phase?
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
Waxing Crescent
New Moon
After a few more days pass, less of the lit side of the moon is visible. What is this phase called?
New Moon
Full Moon
3rd Quarter
1st Quarter
When half the moon’s lit side is on the left, it is called the ________.
3rd quarter
new moon
full moon
1st quarter
Based on the diagram showing the Sun, Earth, and the eight positions of the moon, which position represents the 3rd Quarter moon phase?
3
5
7
1
Look at the diagram below. Which moon phase is shown in the image?
New Moon
Full Moon
1st Quarter
3rd Quarter
As the moon continues in its orbit, you will begin to see less and less of its lit side on the _______.
left
right
top
bottom
When the moon is less than half visible on the left side, what do you see?
Full Moon
Waning Crescent
Waxing Gibbous
New Moon
The waning crescent is a _______ shape that appears to get smaller from day to day.
crescent
square
triangle
rectangle
If the light is on the left side of the moon, is it waning or waxing?
Waning
Waxing
