Space Test prep 1

Which list shows the phases of the moon in order?

• new moon

  waxing crescent

  first quarter

  waxing gibbous

  full moon

• new moon

  waxing crescent

  waxing gibbous

  first quarter

  full moon

• new moon

  waning gibbous

  first quarter

  waning crescent

  full moon

• new moon

  waning gibbous

  waning crescent

  first quarter

  full moon

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Which phase of the moon is it for a lunar eclipse?

• new moon

• first quarter

• full moon

• last quarter

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How often does a full moon occur?

• every week

• once a month

• every year

• every two weeks

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How many times does the moon rotate on its axis in a lunar month?

• once

• twice

• three times

• four times

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Why is winter colder than summer?

• The Earth is farther from the Sun.

• The Earth is closer to the Sun.

• The Earth is tilted away from the Sun.

• The Earth is tilted toward the Sun.

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Why do we have different amounts of sunlight each day of the year?

• We move farther away from the Sun.

• The Earth is tilted.

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What is Copernicus' theory of the Solar System?

• It is heliocentric - the Sun is in the middle.

• Our orbits are perfectly round.

• The Earth is at the center of the Solar System.

Which of the following is NOT a way that the atmosphere helps us survive?

• It blocks harmful rays.

• It keeps us warm.

• It helps us breathe.

• It keeps us in orbit.

What does it mean that we are in the habitable zone?

• We have habitats on Earth.

• We have a habitable moon.

• We are the perfect distance from the Sun.

• We are orbiting our star.

Why are Spring Tides stronger than Neap Tides?

• The moon is the only force pulling on them.

• The moon and sun are lined up.

• They happen in the Spring.

• They happen during high tides.

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