Topic 4 Quiz

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Sarah Keller
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
During which phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?
New moon
First quarter
Full moon
Last quarter
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
When the moon passes between the Earth and Sun, it is called (a) .
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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