Sun Moon and Earth Systems

Which question should you ask to find out the length of a planet’s year?

• How much does the planet tilt on its axis of rotation?

• How long does it take the planet to orbit the sun?

• How large is the planet?

• How long does it take the planet to rotate on its axis?

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Aside from Earth's tilt, what other factor contributes to Earth's seasons?

• the angle of the sun's rays and the number of hours of daylight

• the energy as heat from the moon

• cold or warm air blowing from the oceans

• the time of day

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When Earth, the sun, and the moon align to form a right angle, which type of tide takes place?

• neap tide

• high tide

• spring tide

• low tide

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The diagram below shows the position of Earth at four different times during the year. In what position would the United States receive the most hours of daylight?

• position 3

• position 1

• position 4

• position 2

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The diagram below shows the relative positions of Earth, the moon, and the sun. The moon is shown at four possible positions around Earth. Which position of the moon could result in a lunar eclipse?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 1

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Which is a similarity between a neap tide and a spring tide?

• Neap tides occur once a year in fall and spring tides once a year in spring.

• A neap tide occurs at night, and a spring tide occurs during the day.

• Each tide occurs twice a month, and is determined by the pull of gravity of the moon.

• Each occurs twice a year and relates to the phases of the moon.

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Which of the following best describes the term season?

• a time of year that is characterized by constantly changing weather conditions

• the time it takes Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis

• a specific time of the year that is characterized by recurring weather conditions

• the time it takes Earth to complete one revolution around the sun

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How often does the moon pass over a particular spot on Earth's surface, causing tides as a result of its gravitational pull?

• once every 12 hours and 25 minutes

• once every 10 seconds

• once every 24 hours and 50 minutes

• once every 14 days

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The diagram below shows the relative positions of the sun, the moon, and Earth. What does the diagram show?

• a third-quarter moon

• a lunar eclipse

• a first-quarter moon

• a solar eclipse

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The figure below illustrates ocean water levels in a location on the Florida coast. What is the tidal range in this location?

• 0 m

• -1 m

• 2 m

• +1 m