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Moon Phases Review

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  • What does this image show?
    Rotation
  • How many days are there between each main moon phase?
    1 week
  • What is another name for Third Quarter Moon?
    Last Quarter; remember, the light is on the left for a last quarter moon
  • Name the 4 main moon phases
    New Moon, 1st Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter
  • Which main moon phase will happen 1 week after this image?
    First Quarter
  • Name one cause of moon phases
    1. The moon revolves around the Earth 2. The moon reflects the Sun's light (either answer)
  • How many days does it take the Earth to make one revolution around the sun?
    365 days
  • Where would the sun go in this diagram?
    On the side by the new moon
  • True or False: The Earth's shadow creates the moon phases.
    False; The moons orbit around the Earth creates moon phases
  • Did this student draw the moon phases correctly? Why or why not?
    Yes, the new moon is always between the sun and the Earth.
  • Explain in your own words what revolution means. Give an example
    Orbit or around Example: the moon revolves around the Earth; the Earth revolves around the Sun
  • Which main moon phase will happen 1 week after this image?
    Full moon
  • How long does it take the Earth to make one rotation?
    24 hours
  • What is the name of this main moon phase? How do you know?
    Last quarter moon; the light is on the left
  • Explain in your own words what rotation means. Give an example
    Spin Example: the Earth spinning which gives us day and night
  • What is the name of this main moon phase? How do you know?
    Full Moon; the whole moon is illuminated
  • Where does the sun set each evening?
    West
  • What is the name of this main moon phase? How do you know?
    First quarter; the light is on the right
  • How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle?
    About 1 month
  • Where does the sun rise each morning?
    East
  • What does this image show?
    Revolution
  • Which main moon phase will happen 3 weeks after this image?
    First Quarter Moon
  • What is the name of this main moon phase? How do you know?
    New Moon; the whole moon is dark
  • How many weeks are between a 1st quarter moon and a last quarter moon?
    2 weeks
  • True or False: The moon creates it's own light.
    False; the moon reflects the sunlight
  • Which main moon phase will happen 1 week after this image?
    New Moon