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Phases of the Moon and Eclipses — Free MYP1 Sciences Practice Questions
1QuestionLunar Phases and Their CycleConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion D
During a new Moon, the sky is very dark at night because the Moon gives off no light.
Baby sea turtles hatch on beaches and use light to find their way to the ocean.
Describe how a new Moon could affect the survival of baby sea turtles making their way to the ocean. [2]
Baby sea turtles hatch on beaches and use light to find their way to the ocean.
Describe how a new Moon could affect the survival of baby sea turtles making their way to the ocean. [2]
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2QuestionWhy the Moon Changes AppearanceAssessment Practice
4 marks~6 minCriterion C
A student shines a torch on a paper ball in a dark room to model the Moon and the Sun.
a
Identify one thing this model shows about why the Moon looks different on different nights. [1]
b
Describe one way this model is different from what really happens in space. [2]
c
Give one reason why using a model like this is more helpful for understanding Moon phases than just reading about them in a book. [1]
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3QuestionLunar Phases and Their CycleConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion A
The diagram shows the Moon at eight positions (A to H) as it travels around Earth. Position A is the New Moon. Position E is the Full Moon.
a
Name the Moon phase at Position C. [1]
b
Describe how you can use the diagram to work out your answer to (a). [1]
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4QuestionViewing Moon Phases from EarthConcept Practice
4 marks~6 minCriterion B
Maya watches the moon rise from her backyard for four nights in a row.
Night 1: 8:00 PM
Night 2: 8:30 PM
Night 3: 9:00 PM
Night 4: 9:30 PM
Night 1: 8:00 PM
Night 2: 8:30 PM
Night 3: 9:00 PM
Night 4: 9:30 PM
a
Identify the pattern in the times when the moon rises each night. [1]
b
Describe what is happening to the moon's rising time and predict when the moon will rise on Night 5. [2]
c
Compare the moon's rising time on Night 1 with its rising time on Night 7, and explain why they are different. [1]
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