Exploring Moon Phases and Eclipses

Exploring Moon Phases and Eclipses

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Science

6th Grade

Hard

DOK Level 1: Recall, DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lori White

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25 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first phase of the Moon in the lunar cycle?

Back

New Moon

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which phase of the Moon occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

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DOK Level 1: Recall

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During which type of eclipse does the Earth come between the Sun and the Moon?

Back

Lunar Eclipse

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DOK Level 1: Recall

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the Moon phase when it is increasing in illumination?

Back

Waxing

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DOK Level 1: Recall

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which phase of the Moon is characterized by less than half of the Moon being illuminated and is decreasing?

Back

Waning Crescent

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DOK Level 1: Recall

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the sequence of the lunar cycle starting from the New Moon?

Back

New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does a solar eclipse not occur every month?

Back

The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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