Unit 8 Pre-Assessment

A lunar eclipse can only occur during which type of moon phase?

• First quarter moon 

• Third quarter moon

• New moon

• Full moon 

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The Earth moves in predictable patterns. One of these patterns causes day and night during a 24 hour period. This movement is referred to as ​ (a)   .

• A Rotation
• An Equinox
• A Photo-Period
• A Revolution

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The alignment of the Moon and Sun has an affect on the Earth’s ocean tides. What force causes this effect?

• Sun Spots 

• Gravity

• Magnetic Fields 

• Air Resistance

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In what phase is the Moon during a solar eclipse?

• Full

• Gibbous

• Quarter

• New

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When the shadow of the Moon appears on the Earth’s surface ​ (a)   is occurring.

• Solar Eclipse
• Lunar Eclipse
• Astral Eclipse
• New Moon

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What season will the Southern Hemisphere experience in December?

• Fall

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

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What is the phase of the Moon indicated at position number 1 in the diagram?

• Waning Crescent Phase 

• Waning Gibbous Phase

• Waxing Crescent Phase

• Waxing Gibbous Phase

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Mrs. Gupta is taking her Cub Scout Pack on a camp out and believes it will be easier if she scheduled the outing to happen during the full moon. Last night she observed a waning gibbous moon. She will have to wait approximately ​ (a)   days before the next full moon.

• 20-27
• 7-10
• 13-19
• 365 days

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Which point in the diagram best represents the relationship between Earth and the Sun when it is summer in North America?

• Point A

• Point B

• Point C

• Point D

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Which moon phases are associated with the highest tides?

• Full and third quarter moon phases 

• First quarter and third quarter moon phase

• New and full moon phases

• New and first quarter moon phases

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