Astronomy Quiz 04

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Linda Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which moon phase appears highest in the sky at midnight to an observer on Earth?
first quarter
full moon
third quarter
new moon
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The accompanying diagram shows the moon in different positions as it revolves around Earth, as observed from above the North Pole (NP).
Which image below correctly represents the Moon at position 8, as observed from Earth?
A
B
C
D
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which diagram sequence correctly shows the order of Moon phases, as viewed from Earth, for a period of one month? (Note that some phases have been omitted.)
A
B
C
D
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sequence of Moon phases could be observed from Earth during a two-week period?
A
B
C
D
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram below shows the Moon as it revolves around Earth. The numbered locations represent different positions of the Moon in its orbit.
Which Moon phase would be seen by an observer in Washington State when the Moon is at position 2?
A
B
C
D
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The photographs below show the surface of the Moon as seen from Earth over an 80-minute period during a single night. Which motion is responsible for this changing appearance of the moon?
The Moon moves into the shadow of the Earth.
The Moon moves into the shadow of the sun.
The Sun moves into the shadow of the Earth.
The Sun moves into the shadow of the Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram shows the relative positions of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth when an eclipse was observed from Earth. Positions A and B are locations on Earth's surface. Which statement correctly describes the type of eclipse that was occurring and the position on Earth where this eclipse was observed?
A lunar eclipse was observed from position A.
A lunar eclipse was observed from position B.
A solar eclipse was observed from position A.
A solar eclipse was observed from position B.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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