Unit 2: Earth, Moon, Sun Review

What is the reason many parts of the Earth have seasons?​

• 1. the sun’s axial tilt as it revolves around the moon​

• 1. the moon’s axial tilt as it revolves around the sun​

• 1. Earth’s axial tilt as it revolves around the sun​

• 1. the solar system’s axial tilt as it revolves around the moon​

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Label each box with the season Virginia is experiencing in the diagram shown.​

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Summer

Winter

Fall

Spring

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Label each moon phase in the diagram below:​

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b

c

d

First Quarter

Full Moon

New Moon

Third Quarter

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Which model below correctly represents why we have day and night?​

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What is the relationship between the tides and phases of the moon?​

• 1. The phases of the moon are responsible for the changes in tidal range.​

• 1. High tides are associated with first and last quarter moon phases.​

• 1. Low tides are associated with full and new moon phases.​

• 1. The phases of the moon have no impact on tidal ranges.​

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Which statement is true about this graph?

• The morning high tide was opposite of the evening high tide.

• Morning and evening high tides follow a similar pattern.

• There are 3 high tides each day.

• High tides only occur during a full moon.

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Which best illustrates the size relationship between Earth and the moon?​

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Which model shows a lunar eclipse?

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Why does summer occur in June in the northern hemisphere?​

• 1. The Earth moves closer to the sun.​

• 1. The northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun. ​

• 1. The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. ​

• 1. The sun is tilted away from the Earth.​

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Mrs. Ryan is planting a flower garden. During which season will her flowers receive the most direct rays from the sun?​

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

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