Central Idea and Summary
Question 1
Which statement BEST conveys the central idea of this encyclopedia article?
Responses
A The Moon undergoes several phases which can be seen from Earth.
B The Moon's phases have been observed and studied by scientists for centuries.
C The Moon's phases are caused by the positioning of the Moon and the Sun.
D The Moon's phases have significant impacts on Earth's tides and weather patterns.
Which statement BEST conveys the central idea of this encyclopedia article?
Responses
A The Moon undergoes several phases which can be seen from Earth.The Moon undergoes several phases which can be seen from Earth.
B The process of waxing and waning are completely different from each other.The process of waxing and waning are completely different from each other.
C The orbits of the Moon and Earth around the Sun cause very interesting events.The orbits of the Moon and Earth around the Sun cause very interesting events.
D The Moon reflects the light it receives back to Earth because it doesn't make its own light.
A The Moon undergoes several phases which can be seen from Earth.
Which two sentences can be added to this encyclopedia article that will further support its central idea?
Responses
A Tides of the ocean are created mostly by the magnetic pull of the Moon.Tides of the ocean are created mostly by the magnetic pull of the Moon.
B The amount of light viewers see on the Moon from the Earth changes each day.The amount of light viewers see on the Moon from the Earth changes each day.
C Other planets in our solar system also possess orbiting moons or satellites.Other planets in our solar system also possess orbiting moons or satellites.
D The phase in between a New Moon and a Full Moon is called a First Quarter Moon.The phase in between a New Moon and a Full Moon is called a First Quarter Moon.
E Some scientists theorize that the Moon was created from the Earth billions of years ago.
B The amount of light viewers see on the Moon from the Earth changes each day.
D The phase in between a New Moon and a Full Moon is called a First Quarter Moon.