Phases Of The Moon Quiz For 5th Grade!

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    When the moon is not visible, it is called ________.

    • New moon
    • First quarter
    • Full moon
    • Waning moon
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Below is a grade five test that is perfect for testing out what you know about the moon and its fascinating shapes as viewed from earth? Do you know how to name the different forms, or do you say the moon today is just a moon? Well, show us what you know by taking the test and giving the best answer.

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  • 2. 

    What occurs when the moon is between the sun and Earth?

    • Lunar eclipse

    • Solar eclipse

    • Low tide

    • High tide

    Correct Answer
    A. Solar eclipse
    Explanation
    A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is between the sun and Earth. During a solar eclipse, the moon blocks the sunlight from reaching Earth, causing a temporary darkening of the sky. This phenomenon can only happen during a new moon when the moon is in its orbital path between the sun and Earth.

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  • 3. 

    What occurs when Earth is between the sun and the moon?

    • Lunar eclipse

    • Solar eclipse

    • High tide

    • Low tide

    Correct Answer
    A. Lunar eclipse
    Explanation
    A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth is between the sun and the moon. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth blocks the sunlight that normally illuminates the moon, causing the moon to appear darkened. This happens because the Earth's shadow falls on the moon. It is important to note that a lunar eclipse can only happen during a full moon when the sun, Earth, and moon are perfectly aligned in a straight line.

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  • 4. 

    What is the effect of the rotation of the moon and its revolution around Earth?  

    • You see different phases of the moon

    • Each day, only one side of the moon faces Earth

    • There are low tides

    • There are high tides

    Correct Answer
    A. Each day, only one side of the moon faces Earth
    Explanation
    The Moon's rotation period is the same as its orbital period around Earth. This synchronous rotation means that the same side of the Moon always faces Earth. The other options are incorrect because they are caused by other factors:
    The phases of the Moon are caused by the changing angles of sunlight reflected off its surface as it orbits Earth.
    Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.

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  • 5. 

    In what phases can you see an increasing amount of the lighted side of the moon?

    • New moon to full moon

    • Full moon to new moon

    • First quarter to new

    • Full moon to last quarter

    Correct Answer
    A. New moon to full moon
    Explanation
    During the phase of new moon to full moon, the amount of the lighted side of the moon increases. This is because during the new moon phase, the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, with the side facing Earth being in darkness. As the moon progresses towards the full moon phase, more and more of the lighted side becomes visible from Earth, resulting in an increasing amount of the lighted side of the moon.

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  • 6. 

    If the moon is SMALLER than a QUARTER, we call it a ________ moon.

    • Full

    • Half

    • Crescent

    • Gibbous

    Correct Answer
    A. Crescent
    Explanation
    When the moon is smaller than a quarter, it appears as a crescent moon. This is because only a small portion of the moon is illuminated by the sun, creating a curved shape that resembles a crescent. The other options, full, half, and gibbous, do not accurately describe the appearance of a moon that is smaller than a quarter.

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  • 7. 

    When the moon is getting bigger, it is a ______ moon.

    • Full

    • Waxing

    • Crescent

    • New

    Correct Answer
    A. Waxing
    Explanation
    When the moon appears to be getting bigger, or more of it is becoming visible, it is referred to as a "waxing" moon. The waxing phase includes everything from a sliver of a new moon increasing until it becomes a full moon. There are several stages within this phase, including waxing crescent, waxing gibbous, and others, until the moon reaches its full state.

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  • 8. 

    What causes tides?

    • Moon's rotation on its axis

    • Strong winds

    • Gravitational pull on Earth

    • Earth's revolution around the sun

    Correct Answer
    A. Gravitational pull on Earth
    Explanation
    Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and, to a lesser extent, the sun on Earth. The moon's gravitational force attracts the water on Earth's surface, causing a bulge that creates high tide. As the Earth rotates, different parts of it experience the gravitational pull, resulting in two high tides and two low tides each day. While the sun also exerts a gravitational force on Earth, its effect on tides is less significant due to its greater distance. Therefore, the correct answer is the gravitational pull on Earth.

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  • 9. 

    The darkest part of the moon's shadow during a solar eclipse is _______.

    • Waxing gibbous

    • Umbra

    • Waning

    • Penumbra

    Correct Answer
    A. Umbra
    Explanation
    During a solar eclipse, the Moon casts a shadow on Earth. The umbra is the darkest part of this shadow, where the Sun is completely blocked by the Moon. Observers within the umbra experience a total solar eclipse. The penumbra is the lighter outer part of the shadow, where the Sun is only partially blocked, resulting in a partial solar eclipse.

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  • 10. 

    When the moon is getting smaller, it is a _________ moon.

    • Waxing

    • Waning

    • Crescent

    • Gibbous

    Correct Answer
    A. Waning
    Explanation
    When the moon is getting smaller, it is referred to as a "waning" moon. The term "waxing" is used to describe the moon when it is getting larger. The word "crescent" refers to a thin, curved shape of the moon, while "gibbous" describes a moon that is more than half but not fully illuminated.

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  • 11. 

    Which two phases of the moon do neap tides take place?

    • New moon, full moon

    • New moon, first quarter moon

    • Third quarter moon, full moon

    • First quarter moon, third quarter moon

    Correct Answer
    A. New moon, full moon
    Explanation
    Neap tides occur during the new moon and full moon phases of the moon. During these phases, the gravitational forces of the moon and sun are perpendicular to each other, causing the tidal range to be at its lowest. This results in weaker tides known as neap tides.

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  • 12. 

    Which of the following is NOT a primary phase of the Moon?

    • New Moon 

    • First Quarter 

    • Crescent Moon 

    • Full Moon

    Correct Answer
    A. Crescent Moon 
    Explanation
    The primary phases of the Moon are new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. These phases represent the different appearances of the Moon as it orbits Earth and reflects sunlight. The crescent moon is an intermediate phase between the new moon and first quarter (waxing crescent) or between the last quarter and new moon (waning crescent).

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  • 13. 

    How often does the moon pass over a particular spot on Earth's surface causing tides as a result of its gravitational pull?

    • Once every 10 seconds

    • Once every 12 hours and 25 minutes

    • Once every 24 hours and 50 minutes

    • Once every 14 days

    Correct Answer
    A. Once every 24 hours and 50 minutes
    Explanation
    The moon passes over a particular spot on Earth's surface causing tides approximately every 24 hours and 50 minutes. This is because the moon's gravitational pull creates two high tides and two low tides in a 24-hour period. It's important to note that the exact timing of high and low tides can vary depending on the specific location due to factors such as geography, coastline shape, and local currents.

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  • 14. 

    Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the correct answer in the following questions. If the moon is BIGGER than a QUARTER, we call it a ________ moon.

    • Full

    • Half

    • Crescent

    • Gibbous

    Correct Answer
    A. Gibbous
    Explanation
    When the moon appears larger than a quarter moon but is not yet full, it is called a "gibbous" moon. This phase occurs between the first quarter moon and the full moon, as well as between the full moon and the last quarter moon. A gibbous moon is more than half illuminated but not entirely full, distinguishing it from the other phases listed.

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  • 15. 

    Which gravitational pull has the greatest effect on the tides?

    • The sun's gravitational pull on Earth

    • The moon's gravitational pull on Earth

    • Earth's gravitational pull on the moon

    • The sun's gravitational pull on the moon

    Correct Answer
    A. Earth's gravitational pull on the moon
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Earth's gravitational pull on the moon. Although the moon's gravitational pull does have an effect on the tides, it is the Earth's gravitational pull on the moon that has the greatest effect. This is because the Earth is much larger and more massive than the moon, so its gravitational force is stronger. The gravitational pull of the Earth causes the moon to orbit around it, and this motion of the moon creates the tidal bulges on Earth's surface.

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  • 16. 

    What are depressions on the moon's eclipses?

    • Eclipses

    • Moon quakes

    • Phases

    • Craters

    Correct Answer
    A. Eclipses
    Explanation
    Depressions on the moon's eclipses refer to the dark areas or shadows that are seen on the moon's surface during a lunar eclipse. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth blocks the sunlight from reaching the moon, causing the moon to appear dark or reddish. These dark areas are known as eclipses.

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  • 17. 

    Which of the following is NOT a primary phase of the Moon?

    • New Moon

    • Crescent Moon

    • Full Moon

    • Last Quarter

    Correct Answer
    A. Crescent Moon
    Explanation
    The primary lunar phases mark distinctive points in the Moon's monthly cycle. The New Moon is invisible, swallowed by the Sun's light. The First Quarter shows a half-lit disc, as does the Last Quarter, but on the opposite side. The Full Moon is a completely illuminated circle. Crescent Moons are intermediate stages, appearing as slivers of light between the New Moon and the Quarter phases.

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