Phases of Moon Quiz

1. The phase and shape of the moon depends upon its position in relation to earth & the

   A) Jupiter
   B) Neptune
   C) Sea
   D) Earth

2. The day moon is not visible, it is known as

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

3. A moon phase cycle repeats on average in every

   A) 15 days
   B) 20 days
   C) 29.53 days
   D) 365 days

4. Each of moon phase lasts appx. for

   A) 28 days
   B) 4 days
   C) 7 days
   D) 1 day

5. Moon appears bright due to

   A) Its own light
   B) Refection of light from earth
   C) Sunlight
   D) Candles

6. Increasing size of the moon is also known as

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

7. When sun & moon are aligned on the same side of earth,and moon is not visible ,it is

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

8. When moon appears fully illuminated in a full disc shape ,it is

   A) Crescent Moon
   B) Gibbous Moon
   C) Full Moon
   D) Lunar Eclipse

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