Question

Gerald keeps a journal of Moon phases for a homework assignment. His sketches of how the Moon appeared on three different clear nights are shown below. Based upon Gerald's drawings, it appears that the Moon is waning.

Moon Phase - Full Moon Moon Phase - Waxing Crescent Moon Phase - Last Quarter(2 points)
Responses

True
True

False
False
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Answer 1

Based on the descriptions provided:

1. **Full Moon** - This phase is not waning; it is the opposite, as the Moon is fully illuminated.
2. **Waxing Crescent** - This phase is also not waning; it is a phase where the Moon is increasing in illumination.
3. **Last Quarter** - This phase is considered waning as the illuminated portion is decreasing.

Since only the Last Quarter phase is waning, but the Full Moon and Waxing Crescent phases are not waning, the statement that "the Moon is waning" based on all three drawings is **False**.

The correct responses would be:
- Full Moon: **False**
- Waxing Crescent: **False**
- Last Quarter: **True** (it is waning)

So, the overall response regarding whether it appears that the Moon is waning based on all sketches is **False**.