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The Moon: Phases of Discovery

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Test your knowledge about the Moon, a quiz aligned with the "Kingdom in Peril" learning experience on #Infiniscope, a Science Mission Directorate project powered by #NASA. #moon #ASU #ETX #SMD #Astronomy #Science #eclipse #space #phases #missions #orbit #LPI

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1
Which type of eclipse is shown here?
Solar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
2
Which phase of the moon is shown in this alignment?
new moon
full moon
waning crescent
first quarter
3
What causes an eclipse?
When the Sun blocks sunlight from reaching an object
When a dragon eats the sun
When an object blocks sunlight from reaching another object
When the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching an object
4
Approximately how long does it take for the Moon to orbit Earth?
365 days
24 hours
7 days
28 days
5
What causes the phases of the Moon?
The shadow of Earth
The Moon's position relative to Earth & The Sun
The rotation of the Moon
Shadows from other objects in the solar system
6
What is the correct order of the phases in sequence?
Full Moon > 1st Quarter> New Moon
New Moon > 1st Quarter > Full Moon
New Moon > Third Quarter > Full Moon
New Moon> Full Moon> 1st Quarter
7
Which type of eclipse can be seen over a greater area?
Lunar
They can both be seen over the same area
There is no pattern
Solar
8
NEXT STEPS: Where can you find more information about the Moon?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lunar and Planetary Institute
Infiniscope
Arizona State University-School of Earth & Space Exploration
9
Which of these is NOT a mission that studied the Moon?
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
Lunar Prospector
MESSENGER
LunaH Map
10
True or False: We always see the same side of the Moon.
False
True