Topic 4 Quiz

What is the primary reason for the occurrence of different seasons on Earth?

• The distance of the Earth from the sun changes.

• The tilt of the Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the sun.

• The speed of the Earth's rotation changes.

• The gravitational pull of the moon.

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During which phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

• New moon

• First quarter

• Full moon

• Last quarter

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Why do we NOT have a solar eclipse every month?

• The moon's orbit is perfectly circular.

• The moon's orbit is tilted relative to the Earth's orbit around the sun.

• The Earth's orbit is tilted relative to the sun.

• The sun's orbit is tilted relative to the Earth.

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Which of the following best explains why the length of daylight changes throughout the year?

• The Earth's distance from the sun changes.

• The Earth's axis is tilted as it orbits the sun.

• The sun's energy output changes.

• The moon's gravitational pull affects the Earth's rotation.

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What causes the cyclic pattern of lunar phases?

• The Earth's rotation on its axis.

• The moon's rotation on its axis.

• The moon's orbit around the Earth.

• The Earth's orbit around the sun.

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Which of the following statements is true about the Earth's position during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun.

• The Earth is closest to the sun.

• The Earth is farthest from the sun.

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When the moon passes between the Earth and Sun, it is called (a)   .

• neap tide
• spring tide
• solar eclipse
• lunar eclipse

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What are the different phases of the moon shown in the diagram?

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

Waning Gibbous

First Quarter

Waxing Gibbous

Full Moon

Waning Crescent

New Moon

Third Quarter

Waxing Crescent

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Label 'A' is the ​ (a)  

Label 'B' is the ​ (b)  

• penumbra
• umbra
• Space Ship
• Solar Eclipse

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LABEL THE PICTURE WITH THE CORRECT ECLIPSE TYPE

a

b

LUNAR ECLIPSE

SOLAR ECLIPSE

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