Moon Phases - Worksheet 2
Grade 4•Science•Moon Phases
Aligned to: 4-ESS1-1
Answer the following questions about moon phases.
1.
If the Moon does not produce its own light, why can we see it shining at night?
A.The Moon has batteries
B.The Moon reflects sunlight toward Earth
C.Stars light up the Moon
D.Earth lights shine on the Moon
2.
During a new moon, we cannot see the Moon. Based on what you know about moon phases, why is this?
A.The Moon has disappeared
B.The lit side of the Moon faces away from Earth toward the Sun
C.Clouds always cover the Moon during this phase
D.The Moon moves behind the Sun
3.
During which phase is the entire lit side of the Moon visible?
A.New Moon
B.Half Moon
C.Full Moon
D.Crescent Moon
4.
Why do we see different Moon phases?
A.The Moon changes color
B.We see different amounts of the lit side
C.The Moon moves closer and farther
D.The Sun turns on and off
5.
About how long does it take for the Moon to orbit Earth?
A.1 day
B.1 week
C.About 27 days
D.1 year
6.
Moon phases repeat in a pattern.
7.
The Moon produces its own light.
8.
Put the steps of "Moon Phases Cycle" in order.
Waning Gibbous: Light decreases on the right
Third Quarter: Left half of Moon is lit
Waxing Crescent: A sliver of light appears on the right
New Moon: Moon is dark, between Earth and Sun
First Quarter: Right half of Moon is lit
Waning Crescent: Only a sliver on the left, then back to New Moon
Waxing Gibbous: More than half is lit
Full Moon: Entire face is lit