Earth-Sun-Moon System Adapted

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 best describes the position of the Earth, sun, and moon during a solar eclipse?

• Sun, Earth, Moon

• Earth, Moon, Sun

• Sun, Moon, Earth

• Moon, Sun, Earth

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The distance of Earth from the sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The phases of the moon

Which model can be used to explain why we see different phases of the moon?

• A model showing the moon orbiting the Earth

• A model showing the Earth orbiting the sun

• A model showing the sun orbiting the moon

• A model showing the moon orbiting the sun

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full orbit around the sun?

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365 days

• 12 months

Which of the following best explains why lunar eclipses do not occur every month?

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

• The sun is not always aligned with the Earth and moon

• The Earth rotates on its axis

• The moon changes its speed

What is the term for the path that Earth follows as it revolves around the sun?

• Axis

• Orbit

• Rotation

• Revolution

Which of the following is a correct model to describe the cause of the seasons?

• A model showing the Earth at different distances from the sun

• A model showing the tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the sun

• A model showing the moon blocking the sun's light

• A model showing the sun moving closer to Earth

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

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

Which of the following models can be used to explain why we have day and night?

• A model showing the Earth rotating on its axis

• A model showing the moon orbiting the Earth

• A model showing the sun orbiting the Earth

• A model showing the Earth orbiting the sun