Earth, Sun & Moon

Why is the equator the warmest?

• it is not the warmest

• because no clouds form there

• because it receives the most direct sunlight

• because it is far from the sun

A neap tide is a tide with the greatest difference between low and high tides.

• true

• false

What does the Earth's tilt cause

• seasons

• tsunamis

• earthquakes

• day and night

How many phases does the moon go through?

• 4

• 8

• 10

• 16

When the moon looks round, it is called a ___________ moon.

There are two main eclipse types: A solar eclipse and a ___________ eclipse

What type of moon can be seen on day 14 of the lunar phases?

Which type of eclipse is shown in this picture?

• solar eclipse

• planetary eclipse

• lunar eclipse

• total eclipse

The moon reflects light from the sun.

• True

• False

A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon casts a shadow on earth

• True

• False