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Complete the chart by drawing what each Moon phase looks like as seen from Earth.

First Quarter (Waxing) Full Moon (Waxing)

Last Quarter (Waning) New Moon (Waning)

Mo12-L3: Key Concept Check

Direction: Complete the chart by answering each question in the space provided.

The Moon
Period of Rotation
1. How long does it take for the Moon to complete 4. How long does it take for the Moon to complete
one rotation? one revolution?

2. Which side of the Moon is seen from Earth? 5. What causes the Moon to revolve around Earth?

3. What are four surface features seen on the Moon? 6. Why does the same side of the Moon always face
Earth?

Use information from the chart to write a summary about how the Moon moves around Earth.

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