The moon appears to be getting smaller during week 3 and week 4 of its cycle. This is the period when the moon wanes after the full moon.
During which weeks in the moon's cycle does the moon appear to be getting smaller?(1 point)
Responses
week 3 and week 4
week 3 and week 4
week 1 and week 4
week 1 and week 4
week 1 and week 2
week 1 and week 2
week 2 and week 3
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What is a similarity between the phases of the moon in week 2 and 4?(1 point)
Responses
They both start with a quarter moon.
They both start with a quarter moon.
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 in waning.
Responses
They both start with a quarter moon.
They both start with a quarter moon.
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 in waning.
The correct response is: They both start in waning.
In week 2, the moon is waxing (moving from new to full), while in week 4, it is waning (moving from full back to new). Thus, a better similarity could be that both weeks show a progression of the moon's phases, but they are on opposite sides of the cycle (waxing and waning). However, among the provided options, none accurately fit.
Let me know if you would like to rephrase or clarify any of these options!
The moon appears half lit, half dark from the surface of Earth on two days each month. What causes this?(1 point)
Responses
It is a partial lunar eclipse.
It is a partial lunar eclipse.
Earth's shadow is blocking the light from the sun.
Earth's shadow is blocking the light from the sun.
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.
Half of the moon is totally eclipsed.
Half of the moon is totally eclipsed.
Responses
It is a partial lunar eclipse.
It is a partial lunar eclipse.
Earth's shadow is blocking the light from the sun.
Earth's shadow is blocking the light from the sun.
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.
Half of the moon is totally eclipsed.
Half of the moon is totally eclipsed.
The correct response is: Half of the moon's surface that is illuminated by the sun is visible from Earth's perspective.
This describes the first and last quarters of the moon's phases, where we see half of the moon lit and half in shadow due to its orbit around Earth.
When Earth, the sun, and the moon are perfectly aligned, with Earth in the middle, which type of eclipse occurs?(1 point)
Responses
a total solar eclipse.
a total solar eclipse.
a partial lunar eclipse.
a partial lunar eclipse.
a total lunar eclipse.
a total lunar eclipse.
a partial solar eclipse.
Responses
a total solar eclipse.
a total solar eclipse.
a partial lunar eclipse.
a partial lunar eclipse.
a total lunar eclipse.
a total lunar eclipse.
a partial solar eclipse.
The correct response is: a total lunar eclipse.
This occurs when the Earth is positioned directly between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the moon.
What is it called when the moon passes through the penumbra of Earth's shadow?(1 point)
Responses
total lunar eclipse
total lunar eclipse
total solar eclipse.
total solar eclipse.
partial solar eclipse.
partial solar eclipse.
partial lunar eclipse.
partial lunar eclipse.
Responses
total lunar eclipse
total lunar eclipse
total solar eclipse.
total solar eclipse.
partial solar eclipse.
partial solar eclipse.
partial lunar eclipse.
partial lunar eclipse.
The correct response is: partial lunar eclipse.
During a partial lunar eclipse, the moon passes through the penumbra (the outer part) of Earth's shadow, causing only a portion of the moon to be obscured.
The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing the summer season. Where is most of the direct sunlight located on the Earth at that time?(1 point)
Responses
on the Northern Hemisphere.
on the Northern Hemisphere.
on the Southern Hemisphere.
on the Southern Hemisphere.
on the equator.
on the equator.
on both hemispheres.
on both hemispheres.
Responses
on the Northern Hemisphere.
on the Northern Hemisphere.
on the Southern Hemisphere.
on the Southern Hemisphere.
on the equator.
on the equator.
on both hemispheres.
on both hemispheres.
The correct response is: on the Northern Hemisphere.
During the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere, it receives the most direct sunlight due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.