Question

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.

Answer 1

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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.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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A The Moon undergoes several phases which can be seen from Earth.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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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.