Understanding Moon Phases

What is the main topic discussed by Austin and Dana?

• The phases of the moon

• The planets in our solar system

• The history of Purdue University

• The weather patterns on Earth

What does the moon reflect to appear glowing in the night sky?

• Its own light

• The stars' light

• The Earth's light

• The Sun's light

Which phase of the moon is known as the 'new moon'?

• When half of the moon is illuminated

• When the moon is fully illuminated

• When a sliver of the moon is visible

• When none of the visible side is illuminated

What does 'waxing' mean in terms of moon phases?

• The moon is changing color

• The moon is getting larger

• The moon is getting smaller

• The moon is moving faster

During which phase is the moon fully lit up?

• Full moon

• First quarter

• Waning crescent

• New moon

What is the term used by scientists for a 'half moon'?

• Three-quarter moon

• Half moon

• Full moon

• Quarter moon

What materials are needed for the moon phases activity?

• Plastic, blue paper, knife, tennis balls

• Metal, green paper, tape, golf balls

• Cardboard, yellow paper, scissors, ping-pong balls

• Wood, red paper, glue, marbles

What should you do with the ping-pong balls in the activity?

• Paint them completely black

• Color half of them black

• Leave them white

• Color them completely yellow

What is the purpose of the moon phases activity?

• To measure the size of the moon

• To create a model of the solar system

• To visualize the moon's orbit

• To see the moon phases in action

How can you identify the moon's phase when looking at the night sky?

• By the amount of illumination visible

• By its speed across the sky

• By its size

• By its color