Moon Phases Worksheet
Explore the different phases of the moon and understand the science behind them with this Grade 7 worksheet.
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Moon Phases Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided space for your answers.
1. What causes the different phases of the moon that we see from Earth?
The Earth's shadow falling on the moon.
The moon orbiting the sun.
The changing angles of the sun's light on the moon as it orbits Earth.
Clouds blocking our view of the moon.
2. Which moon phase is characterized by the entire face of the moon being illuminated?
New Moon
First Quarter
Full Moon
Last Quarter
3. The moon takes approximately days to complete one full orbit around the Earth.
4. When the illuminated portion of the moon is increasing, it is said to be .
5. A lunar eclipse can only occur during a New Moon.
True
False
6. The moon produces its own light.
True
False
7. Briefly describe the appearance of a Crescent Moon. How is it different from a Gibbous Moon?
8. Observe the diagram of the moon phases below. Label each phase with its correct name.
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