Understanding Moon Phases Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the phase when the Moon is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?
New Moon
Full Moon
First Quarter
Last Quarter
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many primary phases are there in the lunar cycle?
2
4
6
8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the approximate duration, in days, of one complete lunar cycle (from New Moon to New Moon)?
7 days
14 days
29.5 days
365 days
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which phase comes directly after the Waxing Crescent in the lunar cycle?
Full Moon
First Quarter
Waning Crescent
Last Quarter
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which lunar phase is the Moon positioned between the Earth and the Sun?
Full Moon
New Moon
First Quarter
Waning Gibbous
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you observe a Waxing Gibbous Moon, which phase will occur next in the lunar cycle?
Full Moon
New Moon
First Quarter
Waning Crescent
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain why the same side of the Moon always faces the Earth during the lunar cycle.
The Moon rotates faster than it orbits Earth
The Moon does not rotate at all
The Moon's rotation period matches its orbital period around Earth
The Earth's gravity stops the Moon from rotating
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