Unit 8.4 Quiz 6

Which moon phase appears highest in the sky at midnight to an observer on Earth?

• new moon

• first quarter

• full moon

• third quarter

Answer explanation

The full moon is opposite the sun, rising at sunset and setting at sunrise. At midnight, it is highest in the sky, making it the correct answer. Other phases are not positioned this way at midnight.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The accompanying diagram shows the moon in different positions as it revolves around Earth, as observed from above the North Pole (NP).

Which image correctly represents the Moon at position 8, as observed from Earth?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

In position 8, the Moon is fully illuminated as seen from Earth, indicating a full moon phase. Image D correctly shows the Moon in this position, while the other images depict different phases.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which diagram sequence correctly shows the order of Moon phases, as viewed from Earth, for a period of one month? (Note that some phases have been omitted.)

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

The correct sequence of Moon phases as viewed from Earth starts with New Moon, progresses to First Quarter, then Full Moon, and back to Last Quarter. Option B accurately represents this order for a month.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which sequence of Moon phases could be observed from Earth during a two-week period?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

During a two-week period, the Moon phases progress from New Moon to Full Moon and back. Sequence C correctly represents this progression, showing the New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter phases.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What Moon phase occurs during a solar eclipse?

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Gibbous

• New Moon

• Full Moon

Answer explanation

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the Sun, which happens during the New Moon phase. Therefore, the correct answer is New Moon.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, what will occur?

• waxing Moon

• waning Moon

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

Answer explanation

When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, it blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth, resulting in a solar eclipse. This phenomenon occurs only during a new moon phase.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

This image shows a:

• waxing gibbous

• waning crescent

• solar eclipse

• full Moon

Answer explanation

The image depicts a waxing gibbous Moon, which is the phase where more than half of the Moon is illuminated and increasing towards a full Moon. This distinguishes it from the other options listed.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which image shows a solar eclipse?

• A

• B

• C

• C

Answer explanation

Image C shows a solar eclipse, where the moon is positioned between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light. The other images do not depict this alignment.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1