Moon Phases

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What is the apparent changing shapes of the Moon?

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Moon Phases

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A ______ is when the side of the Moon facing Earth appears lit.

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Full Moon

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A ______ is when the side of the Moon facing Earth appears to be not lit.

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New Moon

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A ________ is when a small section of the Moon facing Earth is lighted.

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Crescent Moon

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How long does it take for the Moon to make one full revolution around the Earth? Options: one day, one month, one year, never

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one month

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If the last full moon was on April 4th, when can you expect to see the next full moon? Options: April 29th, July 4th, May 4th, September 12th

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May 4th

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How would you describe the Moon? Options: Smooth surface with an atmosphere but no water, Surface filled with craters and water but no atmosphere, Filled with craters and dust, no water or atmosphere, The same as Earth

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Filled with craters and dust, no water or atmosphere

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Which of the following choices has the moon phases in the correct order?

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New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third/last quarter, Waning Crescent

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Why does the Moon have phases? Options: The moon reflects light from the sun. Sometimes there is a shadow on the moon and we only see part of it. , Only part of the moon is turned on and shining at a time. , The Earth is blocking the moon when we don't see it. , The moon moves out of sight. 

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The moon reflects light from the sun. Sometimes there is a shadow on the moon and we only see part of it. 

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Which phase of the Moon is pictured? Options: Full Moon, New Moon, Crescent, Gibbous

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Crescent