15 Questions
Why does the moon shine in the night sky?
It reflects sunlight from its surface.
What celestial body does the moon orbit?
The Earth
What force keeps the moon in its orbit around the Earth?
Gravitational force
Which of the following is NOT caused by the moon's orbit around the Earth?
Meteor showers
What is the term used to describe the path an object takes as it revolves around another?
Orbit
What term describes the moon's constant rotation such that the same side always faces Earth?
Synchronous rotation
Which of the following best describes a waxing moon?
The lit surface of the moon is increasing in size before a full moon.
What is the term used to describe the side of the moon that is never visible from Earth?
Dark side
What celestial event occurs when the Earth, moon, and sun are in a straight line?
Both a and c
According to the diagram, which phase of the moon shows the lit surface visible from Earth as a half-circle?
Third quarter
What is the main cause of a lunar eclipse?
The earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon
During a total lunar eclipse, what causes the moon to appear red?
The earth's atmosphere refracts red light onto the moon
When can a total lunar eclipse occur?
Only during a full moon phase
How does a solar eclipse differ from a lunar eclipse?
A solar eclipse can only occur during a new moon phase
What is true about the sun's phases compared to the moon's phases?
The sun does not have visual phases like the moon's phases
Explore how the moon relies on the sun for its illumination and understand the different reasons why the sun and the moon shine. Discover the relationship between solar radiation and the reflective properties of the moon.
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