Patterns on Earth - Moon Phases

What does the term "Appearance" refer to?

• The way someone or something sounds

• The way someone or something looks or appears to look

• The way someone or something feels

• The way something smells

What is a "Cycle"?

• A two-wheeled vehicle

• A single event that happens once

• Events or actions that repeat themselves regularly in the same order

• A group of people

What is the Moon?

• A star that shines by its own light

• A planet similar to Earth

• A large round object that orbits (circles) the Earth and that shines by reflecting light from the sun

• A spacecraft sent to explore space

How long is the lunar cycle during which the moon completes all phases as it orbits the Earth?

• 15 days

• 29.5 days

• 45 days

• 60 days

When does a full moon occur?

• Once a week when the Earth is between the sun and the moon

• Once a year when the moon is between the Earth and the sun

• Once a month when the Earth, sun, and moon are in a line with the Earth between the other two

• Twice a month when the moon is closest to the Earth

What occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, and the side of the Moon that is in shadow faces Earth?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• Blue Moon

• Waxing Crescent

What are patterns?

• Random arrangements found in space

• Sequences that can be found throughout nature

• Specific designs created by humans

• Mathematical formulas used in calculations

What does it mean to rotate?

• To move in a straight line

• To stand still

• To spin on an axis

• To revolve around another object

What is a season?

• A type of weather pattern

• A period of the year that is distinguished by special climate conditions

• A holiday period

• A type of plant

What does the term "sequence" refer to?

• A type of dance

• A musical pattern

• In a particular order

• A series of numbers