EMS Formative #1

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Which phase of the moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun?

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New Moon

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What is the name of the phase when the entire face of the moon visible from Earth is illuminated?

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Full Moon

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During which phase is the moon three-quarters of the way through its orbit around Earth, and half of the moon's surface is visible?

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Third Quarter

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If the moon is in the waxing gibbous phase, what will be the next phase in the lunar cycle?

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Full Moon

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Order of main phases of the moon starting from New Moon?

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New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Third Quarter

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If you observe a waxing crescent moon in the night sky, what can you infer about the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon?

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The Moon is moving away from the New Moon position, with a small part illuminated.

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A student creates a model using a lamp (Sun), a ball (Earth), and a smaller ball (Moon). If the Moon is placed so that the lamp, Earth, and Moon are in a straight line with the Earth in the middle, which phase of the moon does this represent?

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Full Moon

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Why do we not see a lunar eclipse every month, even though the full moon occurs every month?

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

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A student observes that the moon appears to be getting smaller each night after a full moon. Using your knowledge of the lunar phases, explain what is happening and predict the next major phase.

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The moon is waning, and the next phase is Third Quarter.

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How to determine the visible phase of the moon from Earth using a diagram of the Sun, Earth, and Moon?

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By identifying the portion of the moon illuminated by the Sun as seen from Earth.

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