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Science Explainer: The phases of the moon

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3 Questions
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Read the passage The phases of the moon. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage The phases of the moon. Then answer the questions below.
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A single moon cycle begins with the new moon and ends with the waning crescent. Categorize each lunar phase as occurring before the full moon or after the full moon.

  • waxing crescent
  • waxing gibbous
  • new moon
  • last quarter
  • waning gibbous
  • waning crescent
  • Before full moon
  • After full moon
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Which phase of the moon occurs after the waning gibbous but before the next waxing crescent? Select four correct answers.

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