What causes the phases of the moon?

The phases of the Moon are caused by its orbit around the Earth, which changes the angle from which we view the illuminated part of the Moon’s surface.

MCQs

1. Which phase of the Moon occurs when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun?

A) Full Moon
B) New Moon
C) First Quarter
D) Last Quarter

2. What phase follows the first quarter Moon?

A) New Moon
B) Full Moon
C) Waxing Gibbous
D) Waning Gibbous

3. What is it called when the Moon appears to be getting smaller?

A) Waxing
B) Waning
C) Gibbous
D) Crescent

4. Which phase of the Moon would be observed immediately after a Full Moon?

A) New Moon
B) First Quarter
C) Waxing Gibbous
D) Waning Gibbous

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