Earth, Moon and Sun Review

What is the imaginary pole that Earth rotates about, like a wheel and axle?

• Moon

• Axis

• Revolution

• Rotation

What term describes Earth's 23.5° tilt that causes seasons during its revolution around the sun?

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Seasons

• Axial tilt

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which term describes the third planet from the sun with large amounts of water and an oxygen-rich atmosphere?

• Sun

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What phase occurs when only the right half of the moon appears illuminated when viewing from Earth?

• Last quarter

• First quarter

• Full moon

• New moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon are in alignment, causing the entire moon to appear illuminated?

• New moon

• Last quarter

• First quarter

• Full moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What term describes when water is at its greatest elevation?

• Low tide

• High tide

• Tides

• Revolution

What phase occurs when only the left half of the moon appears illuminated when viewing from Earth?

• First quarter

• Full moon

• Last quarter

• New moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What describes when water is at its lowest elevation?

• High tide

• Low tide

• Tides

• Reflection

What is Earth's rocky satellite that has about one-quarter the diameter of Earth?

• Moon

• Sun

• Mars

• Venus

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What phase occurs when none of the moon appears illuminated from Earth?

• Full moon

• First quarter

• Last quarter

• New moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1