Phases of the Moon

Front

The moon has how many phases? Options: 6, 7, 8, 9

Back

8

Front

What causes the different phases of the Moon?

Back

The angle at which we see the lit Moon as it revolves around the Earth

Front

What is the moon's approximate angle of orbital tilt? Options: 1 degree, 5 degrees, 10 degrees, 23.5 degrees

Back

5 degrees

Front

Identify the correct order of the Moon's phases. Options: Full > First Quarter > New > Third Quarter, First Quarter > New > Full > Third Quarter, New > First Quarter > Full > Third Quarter, First Quarter > Third Quarter > Full > New

Back

New > First Quarter > Full > Third Quarter

Front

How much of the Moon is always reflecting light from the Sun?

Back

Half of the Moon is illuminated only during the full moon

Front

Why do we always see one side of the Moon?

Back

The Moon is tidally locked; it rotates about the same speed as the Earth.

Front

What causes the extreme changes in water level in the Bay of Fundy? Options: The gravitational pull of the Sun, The gravitational pull of the Stars, The gravitational pull of the Moon, The gravitational pull of Mars

Back

The gravitational pull of the Moon

Front

Alice looks into the night sky and sees a full moon. Which phase of the moon will she expect to see in 2 weeks?

Back

New Moon

Front

What phase of the Moon is shown here? Options: Waxing Crescent, Waning Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What phase of the Moon is shown here? Options: Waning Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Third Quarter, First Quarter

Back

First Quarter