Phases of the Moon

Front

Why can the moon be seen in the sky? Options: It reflects light from the Earth, It creates its own light, It reflects light from the moon, It reflects light from the sun.

Back

It reflects light from the sun.

Front

Does the earth's shadow cause the moon to change shape?

Back

False

Front

Why is it more difficult to see objects in a dark room?

Back

Less light reflects off surfaces.

Front

Why does the same side of the moon always face the Earth?

Back

The moon spins as fast as it circles Earth.

Front

What phase of the moon is picture 1?

Back

New Moon

Front

What phase of the moon is picture 2?

Back

First Quarter Moon

Front

What phase of the moon is picture 3? Options: New Moon, Full Moon, Waning Crescent Moon, First Quarter Moon

Back

Full Moon

Front

What phase of the moon is picture 4? Options: New Moon, Full Moon, Waning Crescent Moon, First Quarter Moon

Back

Waning Crescent Moon

Front

What is a good model for how sunlight and the moon interact? Options: turning a lamp on and off, shining a flashlight into a mirror, looking at a computer monitor, watching a candle in a dark room

Back

shining a flashlight into a mirror

Front

Generate

Back

makes its own light