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Phases of the moon
Earth and space
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the moon bigger or smaller than earth? | Smaller |
| When the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, what is it most likely to be? | Full moon |
| How long does it take the moon to complete it's cycle? | 1 month |
| True or false, during the new moon phase we can see light shining on the moon? | False |
| When the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, it is most likely what phase? | New moon |
| True or false, During the New Moon phase, the Moon leaves the sky for awhile? | False |
| True or false, People from Earth have journeyed to the Moon and explored its surface. | True |
| Where does the moon get its light from? | the sun |
| What is the correct order of moon phases? | New, 1st quarter, 3rd quarter |
| True or false, a lunar eclipse is hen the moon blokes out the sun. | True |
| True or false, the moon gravity causes our tides on earth. | True |
| How much of the Quarter moon can you see sky? | Half |
| What is it called when the lighted portion of the Moon appears to get larger? | Waxing |
| During an equinox, the Sun is directly over what part of Earth? | Equator |
| The yearly orbit of Earth around the Sun is called its what? | Revolution |
| What is the most important reason for the seasons? | The earths tilt on its axis |
| In which season does the tilt of Earth allow an area to receive the most light? | Winter |
| The Earth _?_ around the Sun. | revolves |
| In the northern hemisphere, the _?_ occurs on June 21 or 22. | Summer solctice |
| What is the first phase of the moon? | New moon |