CSA #3 Earth Space

Which phase of the moon comes right after the new moon?

• Waxing Crescent

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Waning Crescent

How many days are in a typical lunar month?

• 29.5 days

• 30 days

• 28 days

• 31 days

5.10 Earth experiences different seasons throughout the year. Which of the following best explains the primary reason for this phenomenon?

• Earth’s distance from the Sun changes significantly during its orbit, causing seasons.

• The axial tilt of Earth as it orbits the Sun results in varying angles of sunlight, leading to seasons.

• Seasonal changes are due to the varying amounts of solar radiation received at different latitudes.

• The presence of clouds and atmospheric conditions primarily determine the seasonal changes.

What natural phenomenon is primarily responsible for the rise and fall of ocean tides?

• Earth’s rotation

• The Sun’s gravitational pull

• Earth’s magnetic field

• The Moon’s gravitational pull

What must be true for a lunar eclipse to occur?

• The Earth must be directly between the Sun and the Moon.

• The Moon must be directly between the Sun and the Earth.

• The Sun must be directly between the Earth and the Moon.

• The Earth must be at a right angle to the Sun and the Moon.

What type of tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned in a straight line?

• Neap Tide

• Spring Tide

• High Tide

• Low Tide

What is the term for Earth's movement that results in day and night?

• Orbit

• Period of Revolution

• Period of Rotation

• Season

Which natural cycle takes approximately 29.5 days to complete?

• One Full Year

• Day and Night

• Lunar Phases

• Seasons

Some constellations visible in the night sky change with the seasons. What is the primary reason for this change?

• The constellations move around the Earth

• The Earth spins on its axis

• The Earth orbits around the Sun

• The constellations are drifting away from the Earth

Why is a solar eclipse only possible during a new moon phase?

• During a new moon, the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, allowing the Moon to block the Sun.

• During a new moon, the Sun, Moon, and Earth form a 90-degree angle, allowing the Moon to block the Sun.

• During a new moon, the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, allowing the Sun to block the Moon.

• During a new moon, the Sun, Moon, and Earth form a 90-degree angle, allowing the Sun to block the Moon.