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1 Why does the Moon appear to change shape during the month (Earth changes shape) (different parts of the lit Moon are visible from Earth) (the Moon produces different amounts of light)
different parts of the lit Moon are visible from Earth
2 What causes the Moon to shine in the night sky (it produces its own light) (it reflects sunlight) (it is made of fire)
it reflects sunlight
3 What are the dark flat areas on the Moon called (craters) (maria) (penumbra)
maria
4 What is the side of the Moon that always faces Earth called (far side) (dark side) (near side)
near side
5 Why does the same side of the Moon always face Earth (the Moon does not rotate) (the Moon rotates once in the same time it orbits Earth) (Earth blocks the other side)
the Moon rotates once in the same time it orbits Earth
6 During which phase is the Moon between Earth and the Sun (full moon) (new moon) (third quarter)
new moon
7 During which phase is the entire sunlit side of the Moon visible from Earth (new moon) (first quarter) (full moon)
full moon
8 Which Moon phase appears half lit after about one week (new moon) (first quarter) (full moon)
first quarter
9 How long does one complete Moon phase cycle take (7 days) (29.5 days) (365 days)
29.5 days
10 What is an eclipse (the Moon disappears) (a shadow caused when one object in space blocks another) (the Sun gets brighter)
a shadow caused when one object in space blocks another
11 What is the darkest part of a shadow called (penumbra) (umbra) (tide)
umbra
12 Where can a total solar eclipse be seen (only inside the umbra) (everywhere on Earth) (only inside the penumbra)
only inside the umbra
13 What is the lighter part of a shadow where sunlight is partially blocked called (umbra) (penumbra) (maria)
penumbra
14 What type of eclipse do people in the penumbra see (total eclipse) (partial eclipse) (no eclipse)
partial eclipse
15 Why are lunar eclipses visible to more people (the Moon is larger than Earth) (Earth’s shadow is much larger) (the Sun becomes brighter)
Earth’s shadow is much larger
16 What are tides (changes in wind direction) (the rise and fall of ocean water) (waves caused by boats)
the rise and fall of ocean water
