Earth, Moon, Stars Lesson 4-6 Review

The moon appears to glow because

• it is lit up by light from Earth

• it reflects the sun's light

• its core burns gases to produce light

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How long does it take the moon to complete one orbit around Earth?

• exactly one DAY

• about one WEEK

• about one MONTH

• a year

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A completely dark moon is called a

• new moon.

• full moon.

• waning moon.

• waxing moon.

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What moon phase occurs after a waxing crescent moon?

• a full moon

• a new moon

• a waning moon

• a First Quarter moon

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Waxing is when the moon is...

• growing slowly

• getting smaller

• getting rid of unwanted hair

• changing phases

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The word 'constellation' can refer to either a recognizable star pattern OR an

• area in the sky.

• very bright star.

• group of planets.

Because of Earth's rotation (spin), stars in the night sky seem to

• vibrate in place.

• move in an arc across the sky.

• flash off and on.

Some stars that can be seen from Earth in summer are different from those that can be seen in winter because of

• Earth's rotation (spin).

• the moon's orbit around the sun.

• Earth's orbit around the sun.

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Which of the following is not a constellation?

• Orion

• Ursa major

• Scorpius

• Betelgeuse

What causes shadows to change direction and length throughout the day?

• Earth rotating on its axis

• the sun rotating on its axis

• the sun orbiting around the Earth

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