What causes the different phases of the Moon?

Earth, Sun, and Moon: An Interactive Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Moon's shadow on the Earth
The Earth's shadow on the Moon
The Moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun
The Sun's position relative to the Earth and Moon
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a solar eclipse?
The Moon moves into the Earth's shadow
The Earth moves into the Moon's shadow
The Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on the Earth
The Earth moves between the Moon and the Sun, casting a shadow on the Moon
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes high and low tides on Earth?
The rotation of the Earth on its axis
The gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon on the Earth's oceans
The revolution of the Earth around the Sun
The rotation of the Moon around the Earth
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between rotation and revolution in terms of Earth's movement?
Rotation is Earth spinning on its axis; Revolution is Earth orbiting the Sun
Rotation is Earth orbiting the Sun; Revolution is Earth spinning on its axis
Rotation causes seasons; Revolution causes day and night
Rotation and Revolution are the same thing
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do we have seasons on Earth?
Because of the Earth's rotation on its axis
Due to the Earth's revolution around the Sun
Because of the distance between the Earth and the Sun
Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a lunar eclipse?
The Moon moves into the Earth's shadow
The Earth moves into the Moon's shadow
The Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on the Earth
The Earth moves between the Moon and the Sun, casting a shadow on the Moon
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the Moon affect the Earth's tides?
The Moon's gravity pulls on the Earth's atmosphere, causing tides
The Moon's gravity pulls on the Earth's land, causing tides
The Moon's gravity pulls on the Earth's oceans, causing tides
The Moon's rotation causes the Earth's tides
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