Flashcard on Moon and Earth

Front

Why does Leticia’s diagram show that it’s brighter on the left half of the Moon?

Back

Because Leticia’s diagram is showing that the half of the Moon that is facing the sun is lit by the sun, and the other half is dark.

Front

Tania observed the Moon several days apart and noticed the light part appeared larger. Why?

Back

Between the first observation and the second observation, the Moon moved so that Tania was able to see more of the half that faces the sun.

Front

Could the half of the Moon that faces Earth ever be completely dark in any of these diagrams?

Back

Yes, always in Diagram 2, but never in Diagrams 1 or 3.

Front

How does light travel?

Back

Light travels in straight lines only.

Front

How long will it be before Shira can see a full moon again after seeing one?

Back

About one month.

Front

Which diagram accurately shows the Moon when seen from above with sunlight coming from the left?

Back

Diagram C is accurate because the half of the Moon that is facing the sun is lit by the sun, and the other half is dark.

Front

Which of these things is true about the Moon?

Back

The Moon is always moving in many changing patterns around Earth.

Front

Suki looked up one night and saw a crescent moon. If Suki looks for the Moon again in one month, what will he see?

Back

Suki will see a crescent moon again, like Diagram A.

Front

Why is there a dotted circle drawn in the diagram showing Earth and the Moon from above?

Back

To show that the Moon is always moving around Earth in a circle.

Front

Name the moon phase: First Quarter, Last Quarter, New Moon, Full Moon

Back

New Moon