Phases of the Moon Quiz

Phases of the Moon – Introduction

What causes the phases of the Moon?

• The Moon changing shape

• Clouds blocking the Moon

• The Moon’s position in its orbit around Earth

• The Moon spinning faster than Earth

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Phases of the Moon – Introduction

What does the word maria mean?

• Mountain

• Sea

• Face

• Crater

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Phases of the Moon – Introduction

What always stays the same about the Moon?

• Its size

• Its color

• The side that faces Earth

• Its brightness

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Phases of the Moon – Introduction

What illuminates the Moon?

• Stars

• Earth’s glow

• The Moon itself

• The Sun

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Phases of the Moon – Introduction

Why does the Moon appear to change shape?

• Because of storms on the Moon

• Because it spins in circles

• Because different parts are lit as it orbits Earth

• Because it travels behind the Sun

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Phases of the Moon – Introduction

The Moon always shows the same side to Earth.

• True

• False

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Phases of the Moon – Introduction

The face on the Moon is caused by shadows.

• True

• False

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Phases of the Moon – Introduction

The Moon creates its own light.

• True

• False

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Phases of the Moon – Introduction

The different shapes of the Moon that we see from Earth are called ________.

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New Moon

When does a new moon occur?

• When Earth is between the Moon and the Sun

• When the Moon is between Earth and the Sun

• When the Moon is far from the Earth

• When the Moon passes behind the Earth

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