1) How many major phases of the Moon are generally recognised? a) 4 b) 6 c) 8 d) 12 2) Which Moon phase occurs just before the Full Moon? a) Waxing gibbous b) Waning crescent c) First quarter d) New Moon 3) The dark, bowl-like depressions on the Moon’s surface are called: a) Basins b) Caves c) Craters d) Shadows 4) Why do Moon’s craters remain unchanged for millions of years? a) Moon rotates very slowly b) Moon has no weather or atmosphere c) Moon is far from Earth d) Gravity removes them 5) Which statement about Moon phases is correct? a) Phases are caused by Earth’s shadow b) Phases are caused by Moon’s own light c) Phases are caused by the changing angles of sunlight falling on the Moon d) Phases depend on weather conditions 6) Which phase of the Moon occurs immediately after the Full Moon? a) New Moon b) Waning gibbous c) Waxing crescent d) First quarter 7) You see the Moon in the evening sky looking like a thin curved slice. Which phase could it be? a) Waxing crescent b) Waning gibbous c) Full Moon d) Last quarter 8) A student says: “The Moon changes shape because clouds cover it differently each night.” Which is the BEST correction? a) “Yes, clouds decide the Moon’s shape.” b) “No, the Moon rotates quickly so it looks different.” c) “No, the phases depend on how sunlight falls on the Moon as it revolves around Earth.” d) “No, the Moon has many shapes naturally.” 9) The side of the Moon that we never see from Earth is called: a) Dark side b) Far side c) Hidden side d) Shadow side 10) On which night would you expect the Moon to rise exactly at sunset? a) New Moon b) First Quarter c) Full Moon d) Waning Crescent

Moon Magic: Phases That Play Hide & Seek

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