Question

1. between phases 1 and 5, the moon is ____________ because the amount of its lighted surface that is visible from earth increases. 13. bright splash marks that radiate outward from craters for hundreds of kilometers are __________. 14. most of the moon’s surface is covered by ____________ which are densely pitted, light - colored areas.

Explanation:

1. When the amount of the moon's lighted surface visible from Earth increases between phases 1 and 5, it is waxing. Waxing refers to the moon's illuminated portion growing larger as seen from Earth.
2. The bright splash - marks that radiate outward from craters for hundreds of kilometers are rays. These are formed by the ejecta from meteorite impacts.
3. Most of the moon's surface is covered by highlands. Highlands are densely pitted, light - colored areas on the moon.

Answer:

1. waxing
2. rays
3. highlands