Amplify Earth, Moon, & Sun

Front

Leticia's diagram shows the Moon and Earth from above with sunlight from the left. Why is the left half of the Moon brighter?

Back

The left half of the Moon is lit by the sun, while the other half is dark.

Front

Tania observed the Moon over several days. The light part appeared larger. Why?

Back

The Moon moved, allowing Tania to see more of the sunlit half.

Front

Can the Moon's side facing Earth be completely dark in the given diagrams?

Back

Yes, always in Diagram 2 and sometimes in Diagram 3.

Front

Shira saw a full moon. When will she see it again?

Back

About one month.

Front

Accurate diagram of the Moon from above with sunlight from the left:

Back

Diagram C is accurate.

Front

The Moon appeared smaller in photographs taken days apart because it moved, showing less of the sunlit side.

Back

The Moon moved, revealing less of the half that faces the sun.

Front

Could the Moon's side facing Earth be completely dark in the given diagrams?

Back

Yes, always in Diagram 2 and sometimes in Diagram 1.

Front

True fact about the Moon:

Back

The Moon orbits Earth in a circular path.

Front

Suki saw a crescent moon one night. In a month, he will see:

Back

A crescent moon again, like Diagram A.

Front

Dotted circle in the diagram of Earth and Moon indicates:

Back

The Moon's circular orbit around Earth.