DOL Friday 10.25

Look at the model of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon. What causes the appearance of the Moon to change from one phase to another?

• The Moon’s rotation on its axis causes phases to appear.

• The position of Earth as it rotates causes Moon phases to change.

• The Moon’s revolution around Earth causes Moon phases to change.

• The Moon reflects the Earth’s light.

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A student looks up at the sky and sees a full moon. Why can the student see a full moon?

• The Moon is in the Sun’s shadow as it orbits the Sun.

• The Moon is in Earth’s shadow as it orbits Earth.

• The Moon is in Earth’s shadow as it orbits the Sun.

• The Moon is no longer in Earth’s shadow as it orbits Earth.

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Look at the diagram of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon. Choose the words to complete the sentences. As Earth orbits the Sun, it takes _______ for Earth to rotate once. In the daytime, Earth ______ the Sun.

• 24 hours; faces

• 365 days; faces away from

• 24 days; faces

• 12 hours; faces away from

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The picture below shows Earth and the Moon, with positions Q, R, and S. If the Sun's rays are coming directly from either position Q or S, then which phases could the Moon be in at position R?

• New moon or third quarter

• First quarter or gibbous

• Full moon or new moon

• Crescent or full moon

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What is the Earth, Sun, Moon system?

• A celestial system consisting of the Earth, Sun, and Moon

• A system of planets including Mars and Venus

• A constellation in the night sky

• A type of galaxy

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