3rd Quarter Exam

Why does the Northern Hemisphere experience longer days and shorter nights during certain times of the year?

• The Northern Hemisphere moves closer to the sun during these times.

• The angle at which sunlight strikes the Northern Hemisphere changes throughout the year.

• The tilt of Earth's axis increases during these times.

• The sun produces more energy during these times.

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Which of the following substances can be present in asteroids?

• neon

• hydrocarbons

• ammonia

• methane

At different times, the moon appears in various shapes, such as a crescent or a full circle. What allows us to observe the moon’s surface from Earth?

• The moon produces its own light.

• The moon’s surface reflects sunlight.

• The moon’s surface reflects light from Earth.

• The moon stores sunlight during the day and shines at night.

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During a lunar eclipse, the Earth, sun, and moon align in a straight line. Which sequence shows the correct order of their positions during a lunar eclipse?

• the sun, Earth, the moon

• Earth, the moon, the sun

• the moon, Earth, the sun

• the sun, the moon, Earth

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Which statement best describes a spring tide?

• the periodic rise and fall of the water level in the oceans

• a tide of maximum range that takes place two times a month

• the difference in levels of ocean water at high tide and at low tide

• a rise in ocean water levels that takes place on the side of Earth nearest the moon

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Emma is planning a beach trip and wants to know how often she can expect high tides at this location. Based on evidence in the graph, how frequently do high tides take place in this location?

• once a day

• twice a day

• once a month

• twice a month

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When the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth, blocking sunlight from reaching part of Earth, what is this event called?

• a full moon

• a crescent moon

• a solar eclipse

• a lunar eclipse

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The diagram below shows the relative positions of the sun, the moon, and Earth. Which solar system event does the diagram show?

• a solar eclipse

• a lunar eclipse

• a first quarter moon

• a third quarter moon

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Approximately how long does it take for the moon to complete one full orbit around Earth?

• about 7 days

• about 28 days

• about 180 days

• about 365 days

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

• low tide

• high tide

• neap tide

• spring tide