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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHow does the Moon move around the Earth?The Moon revolves around the EarthThe Moon revolves around the SunThe Moon revolves around the Earth and rotates on it’s axis at the same rateThe Moon revolves around the Sun and rotates around the Earth at the same rate
- 2. Multiple ChoiceHow long does it take the Moon to move around the Earth?29.5 days27.5 days23.5 days30 days
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow long is the lunar cycle?29.5 days23.5 days27.5 daysAnswer not shown
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhy do we see phases of the Moon?Changing angles of the Earth, Moon, and SunMoon’s revolution around the EarthThe views of light and dark on the Moon as visible from EarthAll answer choices are correct
- 5. Multiple Choice
Name this phaseNew MoonFirst QuarterLast QuarterFull Moon - 6. Multiple ChoiceName this phaseWaxing CrescentWaxing GibbousWaning CrescentWaning Gibbous
- 7. Multiple ChoiceName this phaseWaxing CrescentWaxing GibbousWaning CrescentWaning Gibbous
- 8. Multiple ChoiceName this phaseWaxing GibbousFirst QuarterWaning GibbousLast Quarter
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHow does the position of the Moon and Sun affect the tides?The Moon has a strong gravitational pull on the EarthThe Sun has a weak gravitational pull on the EarthThe Moon and Sun have the same gravitational pull on the EarthMoon has a strong pull / Sun has a weak pull
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich tide occurs during the Full or New Moon phase?Spring TideNeap Tide
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich tide occurs during the Full or New Moon phase?Lower high tidesHighest high tides
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich tide occurs during the quarter Moon phases?Spring TideNeap Tide
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich tide occurs during the quarter Moon phases?Highest high tideLower high tide
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich Sun, Earth, Moon alignment will produce the highest tides due to tidal forces (gravity)?Picture 1Picture 2neither alignment produces highest tidesboth alignments produce equally high tides
- 15. Multiple ChoiceBased on the graph below, how many high and low tides occur each 24 hours in Galveston, TX?1 high and 1 low2 high and 2 low2 high and 1 low2 high and 2 low
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe in the graph below that is highlighted in red was observed, the data to the right in blue is predicted. Which data is interpolated and which is extrapolated?Red is interpolated and blue is extrapolatedRed is extrapolated and blue is interpolatedBoth red and blue are interpolatedBoth red and blue are extrapolated
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat lunar phase occurred on July 4th 1776?Waxing crescentWaxing gibbousWaning crescentWaning gibbous
- 18. Multiple ChoiceA student begins keeping a moon journal each night for science class. The first night of recording is a Last Quarter moon. What is the next phase visible that the student documents in their journal?Waxing crescent moonWaning crescent moonWaxing gibbous moonWaning gibbous moon
- 19. Multiple ChoiceA student builds a model of the Sun, Earth, Moon system. In which position should the student place a flashlight to represent the Sun in the model?1234
- 20. Multiple ChoiceA student creates a bar graph of the intensity of moonlight for a whole month. If days 13 and 14 have the greatest light intensity, what day(s) would be the New Moon phase?181523
- 21. Multiple Choice
The diagram below shows four phases of the moon as it revolves around Earth.
A student builds a model based on this diagram. The student uses foam balls to represent the moon and Earth and a flashlight to represent the sun. The student should shine the flashlight on the model of Earth from Position—
1
2
3
4
- 22. Multiple Choice
A student must complete the column of the table that lists the dates of the full moons.
What are the most likely dates of the full moons?
February 5, March 7, April 5, May 4
February 15, March 17, April 15, May 14
February 25, March 27, April 25, May 24
February 29, March 31, April 29, May 28
- 23. Multiple Choice
A student uses paper and fasteners to create a model of Earth, the sun, and the moon. The sun and Earth are attached to the paper background, while the moon is free to revolve around Earth.
Which diagram shows the objects arranged so that a third/last quarter moon would be visible from Earth?
- 24. Multiple Choice
Two friends want to go for a night hike when there is a full moon in July.
If there is a third-quarter moon on July 2, what is the approximate date of the next full moon?
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 30
- 25. Multiple Choice
The appearance of the moon changes in a predictable way in a pattern that lasts approximately 28 days. The changes in appearance are called phases of the moon. What is the main cause of moon phases?
The distance between the Earth and the moon.
The tilt of Earth on its axis compared to the tilt of the moon on its axis.
The amount of sunlight the Earth’s surface is exposed to.
The position of the moon in relationship to the Earth and Sun.
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which diagram BEST represents the relationship of the Earth, moon, and sun during the new moon phase?
- 27. Multiple Choice
Susan is sketching the appearance of the moon each night. Below is her entry for last night.
What will Susan’s entry look like in 14 days?
- 28. Multiple Choice
A student is drawing a diagram to show the positions of Earth, the moon, and the sun during a full moon.
Where on the diagram should the student place the moon to accurately show its position relative to the Earth and the sun during a full moon?
1
2
3
4
- 29. Multiple Choice
What is the phase of the moon indicated by the 1 in the diagram shown above?
waning crescent phase
waning gibbous phase
waxing crescent phase
waxing gibbous phase
- 30. Multiple Choice
The alignment of the Moon and Sun has an affect on Earth’s ocean tides. What force causes this effect?
sun spots
magnetic fields
gravity
air resistance
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which moon phases are associated with the highest tides?
full and three quarter
new and first quarter
new and full
first quarter and three quarter
- 32. Multiple Choice
The appearance of the moon changes in a predictable pattern that lasts approximately 28 days. The changes in appearance are called phases of the moon. What is the main cause of moon phases?
The distance between the Earth and the moon.
The tilt of Earth on its axis compared to the tilt of the moon on its axis.
The amount of sunlight the moon’s surface is exposed to.
The position of the moon in relationship to the Earth and Sun.
- 33. Multiple Choice
Mrs. Gupta is the Cub Scout den mother. She is taking a troop of boys on a camp out and believes it will be easier if she schedules the outing to happen during the full moon. Last night she observed a waning gibbous moon. Approximately how many days will she have to wait before the next full moon?
7
14
24
28
- 34. Multiple Choice
Which diagram shows the position of the Moon, Earth and Sun, when the Moon appears full on Earth?
- 35. Multiple Choice
A student viewed the moon through binoculars one week after a new moon. Which image shows the phase of the moon that the student observed?
- 36. Multiple Choice
A student models moon phases. She holds a foam ball on a stick in front of her body and then stands in front of a light as shown. The student uses herself to represent Earth. She turns her body slowly to represent four different moon phases.
Which numbered diagram represents the student modeling a full moon?
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
Diagram 4
- 37. Multiple Choice
The diagram above represents the phases of the moon. Position 1 represents the new moon. Positions 2 through 8 represent the phases of the moon that follow.
Which phase does position 6 represent?
Full moon
Waning crescent
Waning gibbous
Quarter moon
- 38. Multiple Choice
A father wanted to explain how the moon shines to his five-year-old child by comparing it to an object that the child uses. Which statement below is the best explanation?
The moon is like a flashlight. It produces its own light.
The moon is like a mirror. It reflects light produced by the sun.
The moon is like a glow-in-the-dark sticker. It absorbs light during the day and glows at night.
The moon is like a burner on a stove. When it reaches a certain temperature, it glows.
- 39. Multiple Choice
Which model of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon represents the positions that would result in the highest tides occurring on Earth?
- 40. Multiple Choice
The gravitational impact of the moon and the sun can be seen when observing the Earth’s tides. The diagram shows a snapshot of where the high tides can occur due to the moon's alignment with the Earth at that moment.
Why are the tides more affected by the moon’s gravitational pull than the sun’s?
The moon is larger than the sun, giving it a stronger gravitational pull on the Earth.
The moon is closer to the Earth, giving it a stronger gravitational pull on the Earth.
The sun’s gravitational pull is spread evenly among all planets in the solar system, but the moon’s gravity only affects the Earth.
The rock that composes the moon creates a special gravitational pull that affects the liquids found on the Earth.
- 41. Multiple Choice
The moon phases occur because...
the sun, the earth, and the moon do a dance and create shadows
the moon grows and shrinks
the moon revolves around the earth
the moon produces its own light
- 42. Multiple Choice
The moon goes through every phase..
once a month
twice a month
once a year
the moon doesn't have phases, it has seasons
- 43. Multiple ChoiceHow does the Moon move around the Earth?The Moon revolves around the EarthThe Moon revolves around the SunThe Moon revolves around the Earth and rotates on it’s axis at the same rateThe Moon revolves around the Sun and rotates around the Earth at the same rate
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat phase is the moon when in position #5?New MoonFirst QuarterFull MoonThird Quarter
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhat phase is the moon when in position #6?Waning GibbousWaxing GibbousWaning CrescentWaxing Crescent
- 46. Multiple ChoiceIn what phase is the moon when in position #3?First QuarterNew MoonWaxing GibbousWaning Crescent
- 47. Multiple ChoiceIn what phase is the moon when in position #2?Waning CrescentWaning GibbousWaxing CrescentWaxing Gibbous
- 48. Multiple ChoiceIn what phase is the moon when in position #8?Waning crescentFirst QuarterWaxing crescentThird Quarter
- 49. Multiple ChoiceIn what phase is the moon when in position #4?Waxing crescentWaning crescentWaxing GibbousFirst Quarter
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of tide is occurring on Earth?Reverse tideQuarter tideNeap tideSpring tide
- 51. Multiple ChoiceThe diagram below shows Earth and the moon.In which position(s) will Earth's tidal bulge(s) occur?4 only1 and 43 and 42 and 4
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement about the relationship between Earth's tides and the moon is true?A tidal bulge occurs at Earth's north pole when the moon is farthest from the sun and at the south pole when the moon is closest to the sun.A tidal bulge occurs at Earth's south pole when the moon is farthest from the sun and at the north pole whe the moon is closest to the sun.Tidal bulges occur on the sides of Earth that are at right angles to the position of the moon.A tidal bulge occurs on the side of Earth closest to the moon, as well as on the side farthest from the moon.
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