Moon Phases Rotation Revolution

CHOOSE THE CORRECT MOON PHASE

• FULL MOON

• NEW MOON

• WAXING GIBBOUS

• WAXING CRESCENT

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CHOOSE THE CORRECT MOON PHASE

• CRESCENT MOON

• NEW MOON

• FULL MOON

• WANING GIBBOUS

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CHOOSE THE CORRECT MOON PHASE

• FIRST QUARTER

• LAST QUARTER

• FULL MOON

• NEW MOON

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CHOOSE THE CORRECT MOON PHASE

• FIRST QUARTER

• LAST QUARTER

• CRESCENT MOON

• NEW MOON

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What causes the different phases of the Moon?

• The Moon's rotation on its axis

• The Earth's shadow falling on the Moon

• The position of the Moon in relation to the Earth and Sun

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

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Explain why the Moon's period of revolution and period of rotation cause the same side of the Moon to always face Earth.[Use ESRT p 15]

• The Moon's period of rotation equals its period of revolution

• The Moon's period of rotation is greater than its period of revolution

• The Moon's period of rotation is less than its period of revolution

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The Moon takes about how long to make one complete rotation on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 28 days

• 27 days

• 365 days

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Why does the same side of the Moon always face the Earth?

• Because the Moon does not rotate on its axis

• Because the Moon's rotation period is the same as its orbit period around the Earth

• Because the Earth's gravitational pull has locked the Moon's rotation

• Because the Moon is a perfect sphere

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

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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How long does it take for the Moon to rotate on its axis?

• One day

• One week

• One month

• One year

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