Why does the Moon have phases?

As the moon revolves around the Earth, we see the moon from different angles.

Only part of the moon is turned on and shining at a time.

The Earth is blocking the moon when we don't see it.

Why isn't there an eclipse every month?

Because the moon's orbit is tilted at an angle, it does not go straight around the center of Earth.

Because the moon orbits earth once a week.

Because the Earth's orbit and the moon's orbit are at the same angle, flat plane.

Because the lunar cycle is longer than a month.

PATTERNS help us do what?

Make predictions and understand cause-and-effect relationships

See how change happens randomly

Count how many grains of sand are in 1 cubic foot of sandbox

Which explanation describes why winter is colder on Earth?

The hemisphere experiencing winter is tilted away from the sun.

The hemisphere experiencing winter is tilted toward the sun.

The earth itself is farther away from the sun.

The moon blocks some of the sun's light during winter.

Why does the area around the equator have warm temperatures all year long?

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

The equator rotates slower than the poles

The equator is surrounded by warm ocean water.

Why can the moon be seen in the sky?

The moon reflects light from the sun.

The moon reflects light from the Earth

The moon creates its own light.

The moon absorbs light from Earth's atmosphere.

Science 4.9A & 4.9B

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _.

swelling

waxing

waning

disappearing

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger are referred to as _.

waxing

waning

new

eclipse

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A ______ is when the side of the Moon facing Earth appears lite.

New Moon

Crescent Moon

Full Moon

Moon Phases

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

About how long does it take the moon to make one complete cycle around the earth?

1 day

1 week

1 year

1 month

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A ______ is when the side of the Moon facing Earth appears to be not lit.

New Moon

Crescent Moon

Full Moon

Moon Phases

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If the last full moon was on April 4th, when can you expect to see the next full moon?

April 29th

July 4th

May 4th

September 12th

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following choices has the moon phases in the correct order?

Full moon, new moon, waxing gibbous, first quarter, waxing crescent, waning gibbous, waning cresent, last quarter

waxing gibbous, new moon, first quarter, waxing crescent, full moon, waning crescent, third/last quarter, waning gibbous

New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third/last quarter, Waning Crescent

New Moon, Waning Crescent, First Quarter, Waning Gibbous, Full Moon, Waxing Gibbous, Third/Last Quarter, Waxing Cresecent

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Science 4.9A & 4.9B

31 questions

As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _.

Phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger are referred to as _.

A ______ is when the side of the Moon facing Earth appears lite.

About how long does it take the moon to make one complete cycle around the earth?

A ______ is when the side of the Moon facing Earth appears to be not lit.

If the last full moon was on April 4th, when can you expect to see the next full moon?

Which of the following choices has the moon phases in the correct order?

Why does the Moon have phases?

If the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing Summer, What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

What position is the Northern Hemisphere in when it is in the middle of Winter?

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