Quiz about Earth, Moon, and Sun

Question 1

Which Moon phase occurs when the unlit side faces Earth?

Accepted Answer

new

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crescent

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gibbous

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full

Question 2

The phases of the Moon are a result of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

the Moon's orbit around Earth

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the Moon's orbit around the Sun

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Earth's orbit around the Moon

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Earth's orbit around the Sun

Question 3

The picture below shows the position of the Moon, Earth, and the Sun.Those experiencing night on Earth are observing the Moon in which phase?

Accepted Answer

full moon

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new moon

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waning moon

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quarter moon

Question 4

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Lunar eclipses can be viewed from more places on Earth than solar eclipses.

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Solar eclipses produce a larger shadow than lunar eclipses.

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Lunar eclipses are easier to see during the day than at night.

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Solar eclipses last longer when they happen during a full moon.

Question 5

Which of the following shows the position of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

Option D is correct

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A.

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B.

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C.

Question 6

What can happen when Earth, the Sun, and the Moon line up in a straight line?

Accepted Answer

a lunar or solar eclipse

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a change in the order of Moon phases

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a reversal in the orbital direction

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decreased planetary rotation

Question 7

Which of the following will occur when the Moon is directly between Earth and the Sun?

Accepted Answer

solar eclipse

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third quarter phase

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first quarter phase

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lunar eclipse

Question 8

Which of the following occurs when one planetary body passes through the shadow of another?

Accepted Answer

eclipse

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umbra

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flare

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orbit

Question 9

What kind of moon can people expect to see when Earth is between the Moon and the Sun?

Accepted Answer

a full moon

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a crescent moon

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a gibbous moon

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a new moon

Question 10

Which of these would be best to use to model the Moon's phase changes?

Accepted Answer

two different sized foam balls to represent Earth and the Moon and a light source to represent the Sun

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a flashlight for the Moon and a foam ball for Earth

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a photograph of the Moon

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glowing star stickers placed against a black background

Question 11

As the Moon revolves around Earth, a certain amount of the Moon's surface is lit up by the Sun and seen by people on Earth. Which of the following effects is produced by this movement?

Accepted Answer

phases of the Moon

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seasons of Earth

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lunar eclipses

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solar flares

Question 12

Approximately how many days does it take the Moon to go through a complete cycle of phases?

Accepted Answer

29

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11

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13

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27

Question 13

When the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in the positions shown in the diagram, those on Earth will see which moon phase?

Accepted Answer

Waning Gibbous

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Third Quarter

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Waxing Gibbous

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Waning Crescent

Question 14

Which statement best explains why the Moon appears to have phases?

Accepted Answer

As the Moon revolves around Earth, the illuminated side of the Moon is not always fully visible from Earth.

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As Earth revolves around the Moon, the illuminated side of the Moon is not always fully visible from Earth.

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As the Moon revolves around the Sun, the Sun blocks the light created the Moon.

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As the Sun revolves around the Moon, the Sun blocks the light created the Moon.

Question 15

What is the best description of what happens during a partial solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

The Moon's orbit brings part of the Moon in line between

the Sun and Earth.

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The Moon's orbit brings a part of the Moon into the Earth's shadow.

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The Moon is in a crescent phase when it aligns with Earth and the Sun.

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The Moon rotates so the Sun shines on part of the dark side of the Moon.

Question 16

Which of the following occurs due to Earth's position on its axis?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight hits different parts of Earth at different angles.

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Earth's distance from the Sun changes.

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The number of days in each month changes.

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Direct sunlight is completely blocked by the Moon.

Question 17

The picture shows Earth's tilt on its axis and the density of the Sun's rays.What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere in the picture?

Accepted Answer

winter

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autumn

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spring

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summer

Question 18

The diagram shows Earth in its yearly orbit around the Sun.Earth is moving from Position B to Position C. Which statement correctly identifies the season in the Northern Hemisphere when Earth is in Position C?

Accepted Answer

It is fall because the Northern Hemisphere is tilting away from the Sun and receiving less direct sunlight than Position B.

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It is spring because the Northern Hemisphere is tilting toward the Sun and receiving more direct sunlight than Position B.

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It is spring because the Northern Hemisphere is tilting away from the Sun and receiving less direct sunlight than Position B.

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It is fall because the Northern Hemisphere is tilting toward the Sun and receiving more direct sunlight than Position B.

Question 19

Which statement best describes the characteristics of areas near the equator?

Accepted Answer

Areas near the equator get more direct sunlight

so the temperatures are higher.

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Areas near the equator get less direct sunlight so the

temperatures are lower.

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Areas near the equator have more yearly rainfall so the

temperatures are lower.

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Areas near the equator have less yearly rainfall so

the temperatures are higher.

Question 20

What is the longest day of the year?

Accepted Answer

summer solstice

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fall equinox

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spring equinox

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winter solstice

Question 21

Which of the following is affected by the amount of sunlight that strikes different parts of Earth due to Earth's tilt on its axis?

Accepted Answer

the changes of the seasons on Earth

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the types of landforms on Earth

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the lengths of the months on Earth

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the locations of the poles on Earth

Question 22

The diagram shows the Sun's rays lighting Earth's surface.Which area of Earth is receiving the most heat from the Sun's rays?

Accepted Answer

south of the equator

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north of the equator

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the South Pole

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the North Pole

Question 23

The time it takes a planet to make one complete trip around the Sun is called what?

Accepted Answer

period of revolution

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day

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axis

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period of rotation

Question 24

Day and night are caused by...

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the rotation of the Earth on its axis

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the tides

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the tilt of the Earth's axis

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the revolution of the Earth around the Sun

Question 25

What causes the Earth to have seasons?

Accepted Answer

The tilt of the Earth's axis and the revolution of the Earth around the Sun

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the revolution of the Earth around the Sun

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The tilt of the Earth's axis

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the distance of the Earth from the sun

Question 26

What season does A represent?

Accepted Answer

Spring

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Summer

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Fall

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Winter

Question 27

What season does A represent?

Accepted Answer

Fall

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Summer

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Winter

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Spring

Question 28

What season does B represent?

Accepted Answer

Winter

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Summer

Answer

Fall

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Spring

Question 29

When the South pole is tilted towards the Sun, it is...

Accepted Answer

Winter in the Northern Hemisphere and Summer in the Southern Hemisphere

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Summer in both hemispheres

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Winter in both hemispheres

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Summer in the Northern Hemisphere and Winter in the Southern Hemisphere

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