Moon Phase and Model Review

Light travels in a ____.

Which image represents a "top view" model? Top View Models are like looking at the solar system from up above.

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• Neither are "Top View" models.

Answer explanation

From Earth we can only see the half of the Moon that is facing us.

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In our top view model, what should the Moon look like?

• light on both sides

• light on the side facing the sun and dark on the other side

• dark on the side facing the sun and light on the other side

• dark on both sides

Answer explanation

The sun illuminates the half of the Moon that is facing it, and the other half is dark.

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How is the appearance of the Moon compare in "Top View" than in "Earth View"?

• The Moon changes more in Earth View than Top View.

• The Moon changes less in Earth View than Top View.

• The Moon looks the same in both views.

Answer explanation

From Earth we can only see the half of the Moon that is facing us.

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What determines the appearance of the Moon in "Earth View"?

• the position of the Moon around Earth

• the position of Earth's shadow on the Moon

• the amount of light coming from the sun

• the amount of rotations from the Moon

Answer explanation

Because the Moon moves to different positions around Earth, we see different amounts of the illuminated half of the Moon. This is why we see different phase on the Moon.

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How long does it take for the Moon to go around Earth?

• about one day

• about one week

• about one month

• about one year

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Which student properly completed their Moon Journal?

• Diana

• Sameer

• Jordan

Answer explanation

It takes about one month for the Moon to orbit Earth, so it takes about one month to see the full pattern of moon phases. This patter repeats with every orbit of the Moon.

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In "Top View", why is the moon have one side bright and one side dark?

• Because the side of the Moon facing the sun is lit and the side away is dark.

• Because the Moon has light rocks and dark rocks.

• Because the Earth's shadow covers one side of the Moon.

• Because the Moon is moving closer to the sun.

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Review three student "Top View" Models. Which "Top View" model is correct?

• Student C is correct because the half of the Moon facing the sun is light and the side away is dark.

• Student B is correct because the Moon is close to the sun and is completely lit.

• Student A is correct because the Moon is covered in Earth's shadow.

• Each of the models could be accurate.

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In the image, the illuminated part of the Moon got larger. Why did this happen?

• The illuminated side of the moon is more visible from Earth.

• The Moon moved closer to the Sun and the Moon is getting more light.

• The Moon rotated to show more of the lighter rocks.

• The Earth's shadow moved to show more of the Moon.

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