Quiz on Earth, Moon, and Sun

We see the entire moon illuminated (full moon) when the earth, sun, and moon are in what order?

• sun, earth, then moon

• sun, moon, then earth

• they can be in any order

• we don't have a full moon

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We will see the entire dark side of the moon with no illumination (new moon) when the sun, earth, and moon are in what order?

• sun, earth, moon

• sun, moon, earth

• there is no such thing as a new moon

• when we have two full moons in a month

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From top view, why is only half of the moon illuminated?

• There are dark rocks on the dark side of the moon.

• Light from the sun travels in straight lines, allowing light to only get to the side of the moon facing the Sun.

• None of the answer choices make sense since the entire moon is illuminated.

• As the Moon gets closer to the sun, more of it is lit by the sun.

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Which diagram is accurate in showing the moon from above?

• C and G

• C

• G

• E

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The moon's surface is visible from Earth because the moon

• absorbs light from Earth

• produces its own light

• reflects sunlight

• glows in the dark

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

• 24 Hours

• 7 Days

• 365 Days

• 28 Days

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Why do we only see one side of the moon?

• because of where we live

• because the moon rotates as it orbits

• because of an eclipse

• we actually see all sides of the moon

If we have a full moon tonight, how will the moon look 1 month later?

• new moon

• half moon

• full moon

• blue moon

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What is the line called that separates the light and dark side of the moon?

• The Terminator

• The Divider

• The Axis

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Anna went outside two different times , several days apart. Why did the moon look so different in View Two?

• The Earth moved out of the way of the Sun's light, allowing more light to illuminate the moon.

• The moon rotated on it's axis showing more of the light colored rocks.

• The moon moved closer to the Sun allowing more light to illuminate the Moon.

• The Moon moved between View One and View Two so that Anna was able to see more of the half that faces the sun.

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