Earth and Moon Study Guide

Front

What is the most important feature to add to a model of the Earth and the Sun to explain why the length of day and night change throughout the year?

Back

The Earth should be tilted on its axis as it goes around the Sun so that the amount of light hitting the Earth varies depending on the tilt.

Front

The model below shows the Earth in one of its positions as it moves around the Sun. Which explanation is supported by this model?

Back

The Southern Hemisphere has longer days and shorter nights. It is summer.

Front

Why don't all parts of the Earth have day and night at the same time?

Back

Earth rotates on its axis, and only the part of Earth facing the Sun experiences day.

Front

The model below shows the earth on the summer solstice for the Northern Hemisphere. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the model?

Back

The Antarctic Circle would not receive any daylight on the day this model shows.

Front

What is NOT an improvement that could be made to a model showing how the moon looks from Earth at different locations in its orbit? Options: The locations of the full moon and new moon should be reversed, The two crescent phases should be illuminated on different sides, The shape of the gibbous phases should be changed, The two quarter phases should be illuminated on different sides

Back

The locations of the full moon and new moon should be reversed

Front

Which student model of the Moon's position around Earth for each of the Moon's phases is correct? Options: Marcus, Asia, Tamika, Damon.

Back

Tamika

Front

How would the Moon look to an observer on the North Pole when the Moon is in the position shown in the model? Options: View A, View B, View C, View D

Back

View A

Front

Which argument regarding the earth's tilt, the earth's orbit, and the seasons on Earth is correct?

Back

The Earth's orbit and the Earth's tilt cause the seasons on Earth.

Front

What explains the difference in average daytime length from sunrise to sunset over six months in Atlanta, Georgia?

Back

Days are longer and nights are shorter in summer. Days are shorter and nights are longer in winter. The change in the length of days and nights is caused by the Earth's tilt and seasons.

Front

Why is it colder in the winter than in the summer?

Back

There are less daylight hours and there are less direct rays from the sun.