phases of the moon

Front

During the phases of the Moon, the Moon appears to change shape. What causes this change in appearance?

Back

reflecting a different amount of light due to alignment with Earth and the Sun.

Front

As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _. Options: swelling, waxing, waning, disappearing

Back

waning

Front

The cycle of the moon lasts about a _. Options: day, year, week, month

Back

month

Front

Does this picture represent a waxing or waning moon?

Back

waning

Front

The moon rotates around the _____.

Back

Earth

Front

What is the name of this phase? Options: 3rd quarter, New Moon, waxing crescent

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the name of this phase? Options: 1st quarter, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous

Back

Full Moon

Front

When the moon is in between the earth and the sun, it is a: New Moon, Full Moon, First Quarter, Third Quarter

Back

New Moon

Front

What phase of the moon is 1?

Back

New moon

Front

What phase of the moon is 5? Options: New moon, Crescent moon, Gibbous moon, Full moon

Back

Full moon