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Solar System - Moon

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Question 1

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Which phase of the Moon does this picture show?

half Moon

full Moon

new Moon

crescent Moon

Question 2

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What would you find on the surface of the Moon?

oceans

craters

glaciers

forests

Question 3

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Why can we see the Moon?

because the Moon is on fire

because the Moon makes its own light

because the Moon is hot

because the Sun’s light shines on it

Question 4

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When the Moon is waxing, we see more of it. What happens when the Moon is waning?

We see the Moon stop turning.

We see less of the Moon.

We see the craters on the Moon.

We see more of the Sun.

Question 5

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Which tool helps people see the Moon and stars?

Question 6

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How long does it take for the Moon to orbit Earth?

about 24 hours

about 28 days

about 14 days

about 365 days

Question 7

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What happens next after a new Moon?

We see a full Moon.

We see a crescent Moon.

We see a half Moon.

We see an old Moon.

Question 8

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How are the Earth and the Moon alike?

They both get light and heat from the Sun.

They are both mostly covered in water.

They both have plants and animals.

They both make their own light and heat.

Question 9

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Why do we see different phases of the Moon?

because the Moon moves further away from Earth

because the Sun blocks the Moon from Earth

because the Sun’s light shines on different parts of the Moon

because Earth casts different shadows on the Moon

Question 10

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Which picture shows a crescent Moon?