During which weeks in the moon’s cycle does the moon appear to be getting smaller? (1 point)
Responses
week 1 and week 4
week 1 and week 4
week 3 and week 4
week 3 and week 4
week 2 and week 3
week 2 and week 3
week 1 and week 2
The correct response is: week 3 and week 4.
What is a similarity between the phases of the moon in week 2 and week 4?(1 point)
Responses
They both end with a full moon.
They both end with a full moon.
They both start in waxing.
They both start in waxing.
They both start with a quarter moon.
They both start with a quarter moon.
They both start in waning.
The correct response is: They both start with a quarter moon.
The moon appears half lit, half dark from the surface of Earth on two days each month. What causes this? (1 point)
Responses
Half of the moon is totally eclipsed.
Half of the moon is totally eclipsed.
Half of the moon's surface that is illuminated by the sun is visible from Earth's perspective.
Half of the moon's surface that is illuminated by the sun is visible from Earth's perspective.
Earth’s shadow is blocking the light from the sun.
Earth’s shadow is blocking the light from the sun.
It is a partial lunar eclipse.