Moon Phases Quiz
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What causes the moon to appear to change shape every night?

  • Phases, as the moon orbits the Earth (correct)
  • The moon's rotation on its axis
  • Changes in the moon's composition
  • The Earth's shadow falling on the moon

    • How long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

  • 29 and a half days (correct)
  • 30 days
  • 27 days
  • 365 days

    • What is the origin of the words 'moon' and 'month'?

  • The moon's brightness in the night sky
  • They have unrelated origins
  • Both come from the same root, based on the moon's orbit around the Earth (correct)
  • Derived from ancient Greek words

    • What is the primary source of the moon's brightness in the night sky?

    <p>Reflection of sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the moon's orbit around the Earth compare to the Earth's orbit around the sun in terms of duration?

    <p>The moon's orbit takes about 29 and a half days, while the Earth's orbit takes about 365 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

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