Exploring Earth and the Moon

What is the phase of the Moon when it is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

Which of the following is a process in the water cycle where water vapor turns into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

What is the term for the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

Which of the following best describes climate?

• Daily temperature changes

• Long-term weather patterns

• A single rainy day

• A sunny afternoon

Which material is a good conductor of electricity in the wire?

• Rubber

• Copper

• Wood

• Plastic

What is the phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Gibbous

Which process involves the movement of sediment from one place to another?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Melting

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is short-term; climate is long-term

• Weather is predictable; climate is not

• Weather is always sunny; climate is always rainy

• Weather is only about temperature; climate is only about rain

Which of the following is an insulator of thermal energy?

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What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

• It cools the water

• It provides energy for evaporation

• It absorbs water

• It freezes water