SCIENCE 5 QUIZ

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1.What phase of the Moon occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated?

• A) New Moon
• B) First Quarter
• C) Waxing Gibbous
• D) Full Moon

2.During which phase of the Moon is it impossible to see the Moon from Earth?

• A) New Moon
• B) Waning Crescent
• C.) Waxing Crescent
• D) Full Moon

3.Which phase of the Moon is characterized by half of the Moon being illuminated and visible from Earth?

• A) Last Quarter
• B) New Moon
• C) Full Moon
• D) Waxing Gibbous

4.In what phase does the Moon appear to be less than half illuminated and decreasing in size?

• A) Waxing Gibbous
• B) Waning Gibbous
• C) Waning Crescent
• D) First Quarter

5.The phase of the Moon that occurs just before the New Moon is called what?

• A) Waxing Crescent
• B) Last Quarter
• C) Waning Crescent
• D) Full Moon

6.Which of the following is a well-known constellation that contains the North Star, Polaris?

• A) Orion
• B) Ursa Major
• C) Cassiopeia
• D) Scorpius

7.What is the primary purpose of constellations in astronomy?

• A) To serve as navigation tools
• B) To predict weather patterns
• C) To create myths and legends
• D) To measure time

8.Which constellation is often referred to as the "Hunter"?

• A) Ursa Minor
• B) Orion
• C) Leo
• D) Taurus