Galaxies and Moon Phases Pre-Test

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A Crescent Moon is a phase of the Moon when a small section of the Moon facing Earth is lit.

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What is the source of the Moon's light?

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The source of the Moon's light is the Sun.

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How long does the cycle of the Moon last?

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The cycle of the Moon lasts about a month.

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What moon phase comes after a waxing crescent?

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The moon phase that comes after a waxing crescent is a first quarter.

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What is a Waning Crescent?

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A Waning Crescent is a phase of the Moon where the illuminated part is decreasing and less than half is visible.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is a phase of the Moon when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is a phase of the Moon when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and the side facing Earth is not illuminated.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous?

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A Waxing Gibbous is a phase of the Moon where more than half of the Moon is illuminated and is increasing.

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What is a Waning Gibbous?

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A Waning Gibbous is a phase of the Moon where more than half of the Moon is illuminated but is decreasing.

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What is the order of the Moon phases?

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The order of the Moon phases is New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.