The Earth, Sun, and Moon System - Study Guide

What are the reasons for the seasons?

• Earth's tilt and rotation.
• Earth's rotation and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and revolution.

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When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is Leaning away from the Sun, What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

• Summer
• Winter
• Spring
• Fall

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere at letter A?

• Winter
• Summer
• Spring
• Fall

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Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

• rotation
• revolution
• orbit

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What phase of the moon does a solar eclipse occur?

• New moon

• 1st quarter

• Full moon

• 3rd quarter

How many days does it take for the moon to complete a full cycle?

• 27
• 29.5
• 28
• 20

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Name this moon phase.

• Full moon
• waxing gibbous
• New moon
• waning crescent

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Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?

• Sun
• Saturn
• Moon 
• Venus

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Differences in the moon's and sun's pull on different sides of the Earth cause _________.

• gravity
• lunar phases
• tides
• dabbing

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Which moon is this

• First Quarter
• Waxing gibbous
• Waning gibbous
• Third Quarter

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