Period 2 Moon, Sun and Seasons

Which of the following words describe the phases of the moon?

• none, quarter, half, three quarters, full
• new, crescent, quarter, gibbous, full
• dark, light, half, quarter, blue
• first quarter, second quarter, third quarter, fourth quarter

As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _.

• swelling
• waxing
• waning
• disappearing

Which season has the least amount of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer 
• Fall

In the summer many people enjoy going to the beach. There is a beautiful beach in Argentina, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere. Which diagram shows the position of Earth when it is summer in Argentina?

• A
• B
• C
• D

The area where a total solar eclipse is experienced is called the:

• Penumbra
• Umbra

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

Which of the following best describes a solar eclipse?

• The Earth passes between the Sun and the moon

• The moon passes behind the Earth

• The moon passes between the Earth and the Sun

• The Sun passes between the Earth and the moon

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

A lunar eclipse is when:

• The shadow of Earth falls on the moon
• The shadow of the moon falls on the Earth
• The shadow of the sun falls on the moon
• The suns light shows red on the moon

About how long does it take the moon to make one complete cycle around the earth?

• 65 days
• 8 days
• 365 days
• 28 days