Moon Phases Worksheet
Explore the different phases of the moon and the science behind them with this engaging worksheet for 8th graders.
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Moon Phases Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Refer to your knowledge of moon phases and the Earth-Moon-Sun system.
1. Which phase of the moon occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, making it appear completely dark from Earth?
Full Moon
New Moon
First Quarter
Third Quarter
2. Approximately how long does it take for the Moon to complete one cycle of phases?
7 days
14 days
29.5 days
365 days
3. The illuminated portion of the Moon that we see from Earth is called a .
4. When the Moon appears to be growing larger, it is said to be .
5. A Moon occurs when the entire face of the Moon is lit up.
6. The phases of the Moon are caused by the Earth's shadow falling on the Moon.
True
False
7. A waxing crescent moon is visible in the evening sky shortly after sunset.
True
False
8. Describe the difference between a 'waxing' and 'waning' moon.
9. Identify the moon phases shown in the diagram below:
A:
B:
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D: