Question 1

The change in the appearance of the Moon in its cycle is caused by-

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the relative positions of Earth, the Moon and the Sun.

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shadows of Earth that fall on the Moon.

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the varying distance between the Moon and Earth.

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changes in the gravitational pull on Earth's oceans.

Question 2

A new moon is visible on Earth when the Sun, Moon and Earth are positioned so the Moon-

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is in between Earth and the Sun.

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can't be seen from Earth or the Sun.

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forms a right angle with Earth and the Sun.

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is on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun.

Question 3

If a full moon was just witnessed on Earth, when will the next full moon be visible?

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In about 28 days

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In about 3 weeks

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about 7 days

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In about 2 weeks

Question 4

Which of the phases of the Moon would come a few days after the one above?

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Full Moon

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waning crescent

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waxing gibbous

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First quarter

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