Astronomy Final Review Quiz

Which diagram correctly shows the orbits of Earth (E), the moon (M) and the sun (S)?

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A diagram of the Moon and Earth system is provided. At what position in the Moon’s orbit would a solar eclipse be expected?

• Position A

• Position B

• Position C

• Position D

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A lunar eclipse only happens during a ______ moon.

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A diagram of the Moon and Earth system is provided. At what position in the Moon’s orbit would a lunar eclipse be expected?

• Position A

• Position B

• Position C

• Position D

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A solar eclipse only happens during a ______ moon.

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Using the diagram below, select the best answer that explains why an eclipse doesn't happen every month.

• The Earth's tilt needs to be in the right position for an eclipse.

• The Moon's orbital plane is tilted in relationship with the Earth's orbital plane.

• The distance that the Earth is to the Sun changes throughout the year.

• The distance from the Earth to the Moon changes as the Moon goes through its orbit.

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What type of solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is too far away to cover the entire disk of the Sun?

• Total Solar Eclipse

• Partial Solar Eclipse

• Annular Solar Eclipse

• Annual Solar Eclipse

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How many high tides occur in any given day?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Spring Tides are the two highest high tides in the Lunar cycle. What two phases of the Moon line up with the Spring Tides?

• Full

• New

• 1st quarter

• 3rd quarter

How long is the lunar phases cycle?

• 24 hours and 50 minutes

• 30 days

• 29.5 days

• 365 days

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