1.1.2 The Sun-Earth-Moon System: Lunar Phases

What causes the Moon to go through phases?

• Earth's shadow

• Moon's own light

• Reflection of Sun's light

• Earth's gravity

Fill in the blank: The Moon revolves around _______.

• the Sun

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

Fill in the blank: The Moon's surface reflects light from the _______.

• Earth

• Sun

• Mars

• Jupiter

What is the duration of one complete revolution of the Moon around Earth?

• 24 hours

• 27.3 days

• 365 days

• 29.5 days

What is the academic term for remembering a fact, event, or situation?

• Rotate

• Revolve

• Recall

• Phase

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Fill in the blank: The entire western half of the Moon is lit by the end of the ______ week.

• first

• second

• third

• fourth

During the waning phases, which part of the Moon is lit each night?

• Western side

• Eastern side

• Northern side

• Southern side

During the fourth week of the lunar cycle, the Moon's near side is completely dark. What phase is this?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

What does the term 'summarize' mean?

• To give all details

• To give only the main information

• To ignore the main points

• To write a story.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Fill in the blank: By the end of the second week, the Moon's near side is _______.

• Completely dark

• Partially lit

• Completely lit

• Not visible