To determine whether the statement "it appears that the Moon is waning" is true or false based on Gerald's drawings, we need to understand what "waning" means.
A waning Moon is when the visible portion of the Moon is decreasing after a full moon. Common phases in the waning process include:
- Full Moon
- Waning Gibbous
- Last Quarter
- Waning Crescent
If Gerald's sketches depict a Moon that is transitioning from full and its illuminated part is decreasing, then the statement is true. If the sketches show the Moon becoming more illuminated (like from new moon to full moon), then the statement would be false.
Since we do not have access to the drawings to assess them, I can't definitively answer the question. However, if you're noting there are sketches indicating a decreasing illumination, you would answer "True." If it's increasing illumination, you would answer "False."
Please provide more context or indicate how the sketches looked for a more accurate interpretation.