What does it mean when the moon is waxing?
Moon Phases

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
It is decreasing in illumination, moving from Full Moon to New Moon.
It is increasing in illumination, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.
It is completely dark and not visible in the sky.
It is at its brightest point and will start to decrease.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the definition of a Waxing Gibbous moon phase?
A Waxing Gibbous moon phase occurs when more than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in illumination.
A Waxing Gibbous moon phase occurs when the moon is completely dark and not visible.
A Waxing Gibbous moon phase occurs when less than half of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in illumination.
A Waxing Gibbous moon phase occurs when the moon is fully illuminated and remains constant.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the visual difference between a Full Moon and a New Moon?
A Full Moon appears fully illuminated, while a New Moon is not visible at all.
A Full Moon is smaller than a New Moon.
A Full Moon is only visible during the day, while a New Moon is visible at night.
A Full Moon has a reddish hue, while a New Moon is bright white.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How can you identify a Waning Crescent moon?
A Waning Crescent moon has a crescent shape with the illuminated part on the left side (in the Northern Hemisphere).
A Waning Crescent moon appears fully illuminated and is visible all night.
A Waning Crescent moon is a round shape with no illumination.
A Waning Crescent moon has a crescent shape with the illuminated part on the right side (in the Northern Hemisphere).
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the appearance of the moon during a New Moon phase?
The moon is fully illuminated and bright.
The moon is not visible from Earth as it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.
The moon appears as a thin crescent.
The moon is visible as a half-moon.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why is understanding moon phases important in astronomy?
It helps in navigation and understanding tides.
It is essential for calculating the distance to stars.
It allows astronomers to predict weather patterns.
It is only relevant for amateur astronomers.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the definition of a Waning Crescent moon phase?
A Waning Crescent moon phase occurs when less than half of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in illumination.
A Waning Crescent moon phase occurs when more than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in illumination.
A Waning Crescent moon phase occurs when the moon is fully illuminated and is decreasing in size.
A Waning Crescent moon phase occurs when the moon is not visible at all.
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