Moon Cycle

During what phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

• new moon

• first quarter

• waxing gibbous

• full moon

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When the moon is getting smaller, this is described as ___________________.

• waxing

• waning

• rotating

• revolving

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When do neap tides occur?

• at new moon

• when the sun’s pull is in the same direction as the moon’s pull

• when the sun’s pull is at right angles to the moon’s pull

• at full moon

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When does a spring tide happen?

• When the moon is in the first quarter

• When the sun’s rays are most intense

• When the sun, moon, and Earth are all lined up

• When the sun and moon form a right angle with Earth

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What are the phases of the moon in the correct order? Starting with the NEW MOON

• New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent

• Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent, New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous

• New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter

• New Moon, Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Waning Crescent, Last Quarter, First Quarter

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How many phases does the Moon have?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 12

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How could someone make a model to show a new and full moon?

• The Moon is completely dark and the other is completely white.

• The Moon is half illuminated on the right side and half illuminated on the left side.

• The Moon is mostly illuminated on the right side and completely dark on the left side.

• The Moon is mostly illuminated on the left side and fully illuminated on the right side.

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Which phase of the Lunar Cycle is represented in this picture?

• New Moon

• Waxing Gibbous

• Full Moon

•  Waning Gibbous

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Which phase of the Lunar Cycle is represented in this picture?

• Waxing Cresecent

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Crescent

• Waning Gibbous

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Which phase would come after the following image in the Lunar Cycle?

• New Moon

• Waning Gibbous

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

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