Chapter #4

Question 1

The diagram below shows Earth and Sun as well as five different possible positions for the Moon. 
Which position (A-E) of the Moon best corresponds with the Moon phase down in the upper right corner

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which phase of the Moon rises at 9AM?

Answer 2

waxing crescent

Question 3

You observe a full Moon rising in the east. Which image shown below represents how the Moon will appear when it sets?
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Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which phase of the Moon rises in the east as the Sun rises in the east?

Answer 4

new

Question 5

Which of the following groups of Moon phases can be seen (above the horizon) at 9:00 am?

Answer 5

new Moon, Third Quarter, and Waning Gibbous

Question 6

If the Moon is highest in the sky is morning at 6:00 am, what phase will the Moon be in one week from now?

Answer 6

new

Question 7

During the full Moon phase, how much of the Moon’s surface is being illuminated by sunllight?

Answer 7

half

Question 8

When the Moon appears to completel cover the Sun (a solar eclipse), the Moon must be at which phase?

Answer 8

new

Question 9

Which of the following best decribes why the Moon goes through phases?

Answer 9

We see only part of the lift-up half of the Moon depending on its position relative to Earth and the Sun