Review # 2 Sun, Earth, and Moon

If the Moon is in the umbra of the Earth, what type of  eclipse is occurring?

• Total Solar Eclipse

• Total Lunar Eclipse

• Partial Solar Eclipse

• Partial Lunar Eclipse

What phase of the Moon occurs when the Moon is completely illuminated by the Sun as seen from Earth?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon?

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Partial Eclipse

• Annular Eclipse

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 365.25 days

• 1 month

• 12 hours

Which of the following best describes why we have seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's distance from the Sun changes throughout the year.

• The Sun's intensity changes throughout the year.

• The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

• The Moon's orbit affects the Earth's climate.

What phase of the Moon occurs when it is between the Earth and the Sun, and the side of the Moon facing Earth is not illuminated?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

During which phase of the Moon can a solar eclipse occur?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 365.25 days

• 1 month

• 12 hours

What causes the phases of the Moon?

• The Moon's shadow on the Earth

• The Earth's shadow on the Moon

• The Moon's rotation and its position relative to the Earth and Sun

• The Earth's rotation

What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth?

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Partial Eclipse

• Annular Eclipse