Knock out the phase myths

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   Three of these statements about the Moon's phases are false.

   Choices

   1. Explanation

      Earth's shadow reaches the Moon only during a lunar eclipse.

      Item

      Earth's shadow makes the phases

   2. Item

      The Moon rotates once per orbit

      Correct

      Yes

   3. Explanation

      The Sun rises and sets on every side as the Moon turns.

      Item

      One side of the Moon stays dark

   4. Explanation

      A full moon rises at sunset and stays up the whole night.

      Item

      A full moon is up only at sunset

Instructions

Tap the three false claims to knock them out and leave the one that survives.

Explanation