Scope Assessment: Objects in the Sky

Why are we able to see the Moon?

• The Moon reflects light from Earth.

• The Moon reflects light from Mars.

• The Moon creates its own light.

• The Moon reflects light from the Sun.

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Which tool would you use to see the planet Mars from Earth?

• Hand lens

• Telescope

• Camera

• Flashlight

What would happen on the Moon if there was no Sun?

• The Moon would be warm and dark.

• The Moon would be cold and light.

• The Moon would be cold and dark.

• The Moon would be warm and light.

Why is a telescope helpful in seeing stars other than the Sun?

• A. Stars are very small.

• B. Stars are very far away.

• C. Stars are very close.

• D. Stars are dark

How does a telescope help astronomers study the Moon?

• A) A telescope makes the Moon's color look different.

• B) Using a telescope makes the Moon seem closer to us.

• C) A telescope makes the Moon appear brighter.

• D) Craters can be seen when a telescope is used.

• E) The telescope makes the Moon's rocks disappear.

What can be seen on the Moon when using a telescope?

• Colors

• Craters

• Rocks

• Water

Fill in the blank: A telescope makes the Moon appear ____.

• Smaller

• Brighter

• Darker

• Farther

Fill in the blank: The Moon appears ____ when viewed through a telescope.

• Closer

• Farther

• Smaller

• Invisible

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Fill in the blank: On January 18, the Moon was in the ____ phase.

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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What phase of the Moon was visible on January 21?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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