Moon Phases Quiz Mary Coats, teacher June 13, 2011.

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Moon Phases Quiz Mary Coats, teacher June 13, 2011

Question 1 How many days does the moon cycle takes in a month? A. 30 days C. 28 days B days D days

Question 2 This lesson would be classified as what subject. A. Geology C. Zoology B. Biology D. Astronomy

Question 3 Where would the topic on moon phases be found? A. Dictionary C. Atlas B. Science book D. Thesaurus

Question 4 Where does the moon get its light? A. Sun C. Stars B. Satellite D. Comets

Question 5 What are the four major phases of the moon in order ? A. First quarter, third quarter, full moon, new moon. C. Third quarter, first quarter, new moon, full moon. B. New moon, first quarter, third quarter, full moon. D. Full moon, new moon, third quarter, first quarter.

Question 6 Which word explains when the moons size increase or grows larger ? A. Waning C. Phases B. Cycle D. Waxing

Question 7 Which word explains when the moon decreases or grows smaller in size? A. Waxing C. Waning B. Cycle D. Phases

Question 8 The _____ of the moon around the earth makes it look as if the moon is changing shapes in the sky. A. Orbiting C. Revolution B. Skipping D. Dancing

End of quiz Essay Question: 20 points Draw and label the four main phases of the moon.

Key 1) D 2) D 3) B 4) A 5) B 6) D 7) C Essay Question – Any reasonable answer that covers all four parts.