Phases of the Moon Quiz

What causes the Moon to have different phases throughout the month?

• The Moon changes shape.

• The Moon moves closer to the Sun.

• The Moon orbits Earth, and we see different parts of its lit side.

• The Moon has its own light that changes.

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What is moonlight?

• Light from the Moon itself.

• Sunlight bouncing off the Moon's surface.

• Light from stars reflecting on the Moon.

• Light from Earth shining on the Moon.

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What is a "New Moon"?

• When the Moon is fully visible.

• When the Moon is half visible.

• When the Moon is not visible because the lit side faces away from us.

• When the Moon is red in color.

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What is the phase of the Moon when it is completely dark and not visible from Earth?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

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During which phase is the Moon fully illuminated as seen from Earth?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Third Quarter

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What is the phase of the Moon called when half of it is visible and it is increasing in size?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Third Quarter

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What is the term used to describe the Moon when it is getting smaller?

• Waxing

• Waning

• Full

• New

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What does the verb "describe" mean?

• To tell about something in a way that gives a picture or feeling

• To make something disappear

• To build something new

• To forget about something

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What is an "orbit"?

• A complete trip around a body in space

• A type of food

• A kind of animal

• A new language

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What does the noun "phase" refer to?

• Different stages of the moon's appearance

• A type of plant

• A kind of weather

• A new sport

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