Quiz about Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

Question 1

Which BEST describes the side of Earth that faces the sun?

Accepted Answer

The side of Earth facing the Sun is having day.

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The side of Earth facing the Sun is having Summer.

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The side of Earth facing the Sun is having Winter.

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The side of Earth facing the Sun is having night.

Question 2

What would happen to the seasons if the Earth were NOT tilted on its axis?

Accepted Answer

There would be NO seasons.

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Winters would be colder and summers would be hotter.

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Season changes would be more noticeable.

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Summers would be colder and winters would be hotter.

Question 3

What season is it in the Northern hemisphere in the picture?

Accepted Answer

winter

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autumn

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summer

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spring

Question 4

Why does the Sun appear to rise in the East?

Accepted Answer

due to the way the Earth spins (rotates) on its axis

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due to the way the Earth is tilted on its axis

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due to the way the Earth wobbles

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due to the way Earth revolves around it

Question 5

What is being shown in the image, and how do you know?

Accepted Answer

a solar eclipse because the moon is between the Earth and Sun

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a lunar eclipse because the moon is between the Earth and Sun

Question 6

At which stage of a solar eclipse will Earth's surface lose the most heat?

Accepted Answer

stage 5

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stage 1

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stage 3

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stage 4

Question 7

During a solar eclipse, what is the phase of the Moon?

Accepted Answer

new

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full

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first quarter

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third quarter

Question 8

How are solar eclipses different from lunar eclipses?

Accepted Answer

Solar eclipses are dangerous to look at, but lunar eclipses are not.

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Solar eclipses last longer than lunar eclipses.

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Solar eclipses happen more often than lunar eclipses.

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Lunar eclipses are dangerous to look at, but solar eclipses are not.

Question 9

During a lunar eclipse, what is the phase of the moon?

Accepted Answer

full

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waxing crescent

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new

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first quarter

Question 10

According to the diagram, a lunar eclipse will most likely occur when the Moon is in which position?

Accepted Answer

3

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4

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2

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1

Question 11

Which moon phase follows a new moon?

Accepted Answer

waxing crescent phase

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waning crescent phase

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first quarter phase

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full moon

Question 12

Why do temperatures change over the months?

Accepted Answer

Because Earth is tilted on its axis.

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Because the Sun is tilted on its axis.

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Because the Moon is tilted on its axis.

Question 13

Why does the Moon appear to have phases?

Accepted Answer

As the Moon revolves around the Earth, the illuminated side of the Moon is not always visible.

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As the Sun revolves around the Moon, the Sun blocks the Moon's light.

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As the Moon revolves around the Sun, the Sun blocks the Moon's light.

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As the Earth revolves around the Moon, the illuminated side of the Moon is not always visible.

Question 14

What would most likely happen if the Sun did not heat the Earth?

Accepted Answer

There would be NO weather.

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The weather would be more severe.

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The weather would be about the same.

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The weather would be slightly less.

Question 15

What is the shortest day of the year?

Accepted Answer

winter soltice

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summer soltice

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spring equinox

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fall equinox

Question 16

What is the longest day of the year?

Accepted Answer

summer soltice

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winter soltice

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spring equinox

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fall equinox

Question 17

What does Z show in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

the Earth's yearly orbit around the Sun

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Earth's daily rotation on its axis

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the Moon's monthly orbit around the Earth

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the Moon's yearly orbit around the Sun

Question 18

Why do different parts of Earth receive different amounts of daylight?

Accepted Answer

because Earth is tilted on its axis

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because Earth revolves around the Sun

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because the Moon orbits the Earth

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because Earth rotates on its axis

Question 19

What event is being shown in this diagram?

Accepted Answer

solar eclipse

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full moon

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lunar eclipse

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crescent moon

Question 20

The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer

Accepted Answer

when it is tilted toward the Sun.

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when it is tilted away from the Sun.

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when it is farther away from the Sun.

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when it is closer to the Sun.

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