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Earth, Moon, and Sun Critical Juncture Assessment-Retake

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3 questions

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Question 3

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A student astronomer went outside and made two observations of the Moon that were several days apart. The observations are shown in the diagram above. The light part of the Moon appeared to get larger over time. Why did this happen?
CFS:
accurately describes the relationship between light and the moon’s appearance
describes the cause and effect relationship between rotational movements and illuminated objects

Question 1

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Astronomers made two observations of the Moon that were several days apart. Their observations are shown in the diagram above. The light part of the Moon appeared to get larger over time. Why did this happen?

Between the first observation and the second observation, the Moon rotated so that more of the light-colored rock on the Moon’s surface faced Earth.

Between the first observation and the second observation, the Moon moved so that the astronomers were able to see more of the half that faces the sun.

Between the first observation and the second observation, the Moon moved closer to the sun so more sunlight reached the Moon’s surface.

Question 2

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The diagrams above show Earth and the Moon in different positions, as seen from above (top view). Sunlight is coming from the left, but these diagrams do not show what parts of Earth or the Moon are light or dark.

Could the half of the Moon that faces Earth ever be completely dark in any of these diagrams?

No, the Moon is always lit by the sun.

Yes, always in Diagram 1 and sometimes in Diagram 2.

Between the first observation and the second observation, Earth moved so its shadow was blocking less of the Moon so the astronomers were able to see more of it.

Yes, always in Diagram 2, but never in Diagram 1.

Yes, always in Diagram 1, but never in Diagram 2.