Moon Phases

What does it mean when the moon is in the "Full" phase?

• The moon has no illumination

• The moon is fully illuminated

• Less than half of the moon is illuminated

• One half of the moon appears to be illuminated

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Which moon phase occurs when the moon has no illumination?

• New

• Waxing

• Waning

• Gibbous

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What does "Waxing" mean in terms of moon phases?

• The illuminated part of the moon is getting smaller; on the left

• The moon is fully illuminated

• The illuminated part of the moon is getting bigger; on the right

• Less than half of the moon is illuminated

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What does "Waning" mean in terms of moon phases?

• The moon has no illumination

• The illuminated part of the moon is getting smaller; on the left

• More than half, but less than fully illuminated

• One half of the moon appears to be illuminated

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which moon phase is described as "less than half of the moon is illuminated"?

• Full

• Crescent

• Gibbous

• Quarter

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What does "Gibbous" mean in terms of moon phases?

• The moon has no illumination

• The moon is fully illuminated

• More than half, but less than fully illuminated

• One half of the moon appears to be illuminated

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What does "Quarter" mean in terms of moon phases?

• The moon has no illumination

• The moon is fully illuminated

• Less than half of the moon is illuminated

• One half of the moon appears to be illuminated

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the name of the moon phase shown in the picture?

• Waning Crescent Moon

• Third Quarter

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

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Identify the moon phase shown in the picture.

• Half moon

• New moon

• Crescent moon

• Full moon

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Which moon phase is represented in the image?

• Full Moon

• Waxing Gibbous

• New Moon

• Waning Crescent

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