A student creates two models to demonstrate phases of the Moon. The models are shown.
Which moon phases can the models be used to demonstrate?
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Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a new moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a third quarter moon.
Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a full moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a waning crescent moon.
Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a first quarter moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a waxing gibbous moon.
Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a full moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a new moon.
The statement "Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a new moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a third quarter moon." is correct.
From the given information, it can be concluded that Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a new moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a third quarter moon.
To determine which moon phases can be demonstrated by the models, we need to understand the different phases of the Moon and how they are represented.
The eight phases of the Moon are: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.
Looking at the options provided:
1. Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a new moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a third quarter moon.
This option suggests that Model 1 represents a new moon, which is the phase when the Moon is completely dark and not visible from Earth, while Model 2 represents a third quarter moon, which is when the left half of the Moon is illuminated.
2. Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a full moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a waning crescent moon.
This option states that Model 1 represents a full moon, which is when the entire Moon is illuminated, and Model 2 represents a waning crescent moon, which is when a small sliver of the Moon is illuminated on the left side.
3. Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a first quarter moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a waxing gibbous moon.
This option indicates that Model 1 represents a first quarter moon, which is when the right half of the Moon is illuminated, and Model 2 represents a waxing gibbous moon, which is when the Moon is more than half illuminated, but not yet full.
4. Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a full moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a new moon.
This option suggests that Model 1 represents a full moon, as mentioned earlier, and Model 2 represents a new moon, which is when the Moon is completely dark.
From these options, it is clear that Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a new moon, a full moon, and a first quarter moon. Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a third quarter moon, a waning crescent moon, and a waxing gibbous moon. So, the correct answer is:
Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a new moon, a full moon, and a first quarter moon.
Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a third quarter moon, a waning crescent moon, and a waxing gibbous moon.