Moon Phases Practice

Base your answer to the following question on the diagram and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents the Moon at different positions, labeled A, B, C, and D, in its orbit around Earth. What moon phase is occurring at position C?

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Base your answer to the following question on the diagram below, which shows the Moon at positions A through H in its orbit around Earth. How many days does it take for the Moon to complete one cycle of phases as viewed from Earth?

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• 365

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Which two motions cause the Moon to show a complete cycle of phases each month when viewed from New York State?

• the Moon’s rotation and Earth’s rotation

• the Moon’s revolution and Earth’s rotation

• the Moon’s rotation and the Sun’s rotation

• the Moon’s revolution and the Sun’s rotation

Which phase of the Moon will be observed in New York State when the Moon is at position 8?

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Base your answer to the following question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents the Moon in eight positions, A through H, in its orbit around Earth. Which Moon phase is observed in New York State when the Moon is located at position F?

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The diagram below shows the Moon at one position in its orbit around Earth. Letter X indicates the location of an observer in New York State. Which phase of the Moon will the observer see when the Moon is at the position shown in its orbit?

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