Quiz about Earth Sun Moon Review

Question 1

Which phase of the Moon occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated as seen from Earth?

Accepted Answer

Full Moon

Answer

New Moon

Answer

First Quarter

Answer

Third Quarter

Question 2

What causes ocean tides on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun

Answer

The Earth's rotation only

Answer

The Earth's tilt

Answer

The distance between Earth and Mars

Question 3

What is the main reason for the occurrence of seasons on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The tilt of Earth's axis

Answer

The distance between Earth and the Sun changes

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The shape of Earth's orbit

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The speed of Earth's rotation

Question 4

Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light?

Accepted Answer

Solar Eclipse

Answer

Lunar Eclipse

Answer

Annular Eclipse

Answer

Penumbral Eclipse

Question 5

On which two days of the year do day and night have approximately equal length everywhere on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Spring and Fall Equinox

Answer

Summer and Winter Solstice

Answer

New Year's Day and Christmas

Answer

Lunar and Solar Eclipse

Question 6

Which solstice marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

Summer Solstice

Answer

Winter Solstice

Answer

Spring Equinox

Answer

Fall Equinox

Question 7

Arrange the following lunar phases in the correct order starting from New Moon: First Quarter, Full Moon, Third Quarter, New Moon.

Accepted Answer

New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Third Quarter

Answer

New Moon, Full Moon, First Quarter, Third Quarter

Answer

New Moon, Third Quarter, First Quarter, Full Moon

Answer

New Moon, First Quarter, Third Quarter, Full Moon

Question 8

If the Moon is in the waxing crescent phase, what will be the next major phase?

Accepted Answer

First Quarter

Answer

Full Moon

Answer

New Moon

Answer

Third Quarter

Question 9

Explain why high tides occur on both the side of Earth facing the Moon and the side opposite the Moon.

Accepted Answer

Because the Moon's gravity pulls water toward it and inertia causes a bulge on the opposite side

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Because the Sun pulls water equally on both sides

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Because Earth's rotation causes water to pile up

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Because of the Earth's magnetic field

Question 10

During which lunar phase do spring tides occur?

Accepted Answer

New Moon and Full Moon

Answer

First Quarter and Third Quarter

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Waxing Crescent and Waning Crescent

Answer

Only during eclipses

Question 11

If Earth's axis were not tilted, what would be the effect on the seasons?

Accepted Answer

There would be no seasons

Answer

There would be more extreme seasons

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The seasons would be shorter

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The seasons would be longer

Question 12

Why does the Southern Hemisphere experience summer when the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter?

Accepted Answer

The tilt of Earth's axis causes each hemisphere to receive different amounts of sunlight at different times of the year

Answer

The Southern Hemisphere is closer to the Sun

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The Earth's orbit is elliptical

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The Moon blocks sunlight to the Northern Hemisphere

Question 13

Compare and contrast a total solar eclipse and an annular solar eclipse.

Accepted Answer

In a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely covers the Sun; in an annular eclipse, a ring of the Sun remains visible

Answer

Both block the Sun completely

Answer

Both occur only during a Full Moon

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Both are caused by Earth's shadow

Question 14

Which of the following best describes what happens during a lunar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

The Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon

Answer

The Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun

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The Sun passes between the Earth and the Moon

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The Moon disappears from the sky

Question 15

What is the main difference between the equinox and the solstice?

Accepted Answer

Equinoxes occur twice a year with equal day and night; solstices mark the longest and shortest days

Answer

Equinoxes have unequal day and night; solstices have equal day and night

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Solstices occur every month; equinoxes occur once a year

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There is no difference

Question 16

During which event does the Sun appear directly overhead at the Equator?

Accepted Answer

Equinox

Answer

Summer Solstice

Answer

Winter Solstice

Answer

Lunar Eclipse

Question 17

A student observes that the Moon is not visible in the night sky. Which phase is most likely occurring?

Accepted Answer

New Moon

Answer

Full Moon

Answer

First Quarter

Answer

Waxing Gibbous

Question 18

Which of the following best explains why the same side of the Moon always faces the Earth?

Accepted Answer

The Moon rotates once for every orbit around Earth (synchronous rotation)

Answer

The Moon does not rotate

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The Earth rotates faster than the Moon

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The Sun's gravity locks the Moon in place

Question 19

If a location on Earth experiences a high tide at noon, when is the next high tide likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

12 hours later

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6 hours later

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24 hours later

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48 hours later

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true about neap tides?

Accepted Answer

They occur during First Quarter and Third Quarter

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They occur during New Moon and Full Moon

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They are the highest tides

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They are caused by solar eclipses

Question 21

A city in the Northern Hemisphere experiences its shortest day and longest night on which date?

Accepted Answer

Around December 21

Answer

Around June 21

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Around March 21

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Around September 21

Question 22

If the tilt of Earth's axis increased from $$23.5^\circ$$ to $$30^\circ$$ , what would be the likely effect on the seasons?

Accepted Answer

Seasons would become more extreme

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Seasons would become less distinct

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There would be no change

Answer

There would be no seasons

Question 23

Which phase of the Moon comes immediately after the Full Moon?

Accepted Answer

Waning Gibbous

Answer

Waxing Gibbous

Answer

First Quarter

Answer

New Moon

Question 24

A solar eclipse can only occur during which phase of the Moon?

Accepted Answer

New Moon

Answer

Full Moon

Answer

First Quarter

Answer

Third Quarter

Question 25

Explain why the equinoxes do not always occur on the exact same calendar date each year.

Accepted Answer

Because Earth's orbit is not exactly 365 days and leap years adjust the calendar

Answer

Because the Moon's orbit changes

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Because the Sun's brightness changes

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Because of solar eclipses

Question 26

A student wants to predict the next lunar eclipse. What information would be most useful for making this prediction?

Accepted Answer

The phase of the Moon and its alignment with the Earth and Sun

Answer

The distance between Earth and Mars

Answer

The time of sunrise and sunset

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The temperature of the Moon

Question 27

Given a diagram showing the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, how could you determine whether a solar or lunar eclipse is occurring?

Accepted Answer

By checking if the Moon is between the Earth and Sun (solar) or Earth is between the Sun and Moon (lunar)

Answer

By measuring the distance between the Earth and Sun

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By observing the color of the Moon

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By checking the time of year

Question 28

A scientist observes that the highest tides occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned. What type of tide is this, and during which lunar phases does it occur?

Accepted Answer

Spring tide; New Moon and Full Moon

Answer

Neap tide; First and Third Quarter

Answer

Neap tide; New Moon and Full Moon

Answer

Spring tide; First and Third Quarter

Question 29

If you were planning a trip to the Arctic Circle and wanted to experience 24 hours of daylight, during which event should you visit?

Accepted Answer

Summer Solstice

Answer

Winter Solstice

Answer

Spring Equinox

Answer

Fall Equinox

Question 30

Name the moon phase

Accepted Answer

New Moon

Answer

First Quarter

Answer

Last Quarter

Answer

Full Moon

Question 31

Name the moon phase

Accepted Answer

Last Quarter

Answer

First Quarter

Answer

New Moon

Answer

Full Moon

Question 32

Name the moon phase

Accepted Answer

waxing crescent

Answer

waning crescent

Answer

waning gibbous

Answer

waxing gibbous

Question 33

Name the moon phase

Accepted Answer

waning crescent

Answer

waxing crescent

Answer

waning gibbous

Answer

waxing gibbous

Question 34

About how many days does it take for the Moon to complete one revolution around Earth?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

12

Answer

24

Answer

365

Question 35

Why is it warmer in the summer?

Accepted Answer

More direct light from Earth's tilt

Answer

Closer to the sun

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Stronger light from the sun

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Earth spins slower

Question 36

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

Accepted Answer

Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Fall

Question 37

Why is the Equator warmest?

Accepted Answer

Because it receives the most direct sunlight

Answer

Because it is closest to the sun.

Answer

Because no clouds form here.

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Because it is far from the sun

Question 38

What is the longest day of the year?

Accepted Answer

summer solstice

Answer

winter solstice

Answer

fall equinox

Answer

spring equinox

Question 39

The term equinox means....

Accepted Answer

equal amount of day light and equal amount of night

Answer

Equal amount of winter and summer

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Equal amounts of hot dogs for everyone

Answer

The longest day of the year

Question 40

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

Accepted Answer

It is winter.

Answer

It is summer.

Answer

It is spring.

Answer

It is fall.

Question 41

At position A, which hemisphere would have summer?

Accepted Answer

Northern hemisphere

Answer

Southern hemisphere

Question 42

11. In  the  diagram below, letter  A  represents  the  _____________________.

Accepted Answer

B. umbra

Answer

A. penumbra

Question 43

12. In  the  diagram below, letter  B  represents  the  _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A. penumbra

Answer

B. umbra

Question 44

10. In  the  diagram below,  a ___________  eclipse is occurring.

Accepted Answer

A. Lunar Eclipse

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B. Partial Eclipse

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C. Solar Eclipse

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D. Total Eclipse

Question 45

9. In  the  diagram below letter  C.   represents  a ___________    ___________ eclipse.

Accepted Answer

D. Total Eclipse

Answer

A. Lunar Eclipse

Answer

B. Partial Eclipse

Answer

C. Solar Eclipse

Question 46

High tides and low tides each happen _____ times per day.

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

4

Answer

1

Answer

24

Question 47

What is a difference between spring and neap tides?

Accepted Answer

Spring tides occur when the earth and sun are IN LINE with the new or full moon.

Answer

Spring tides occur when moon in 3rd or 1st quarter phases

Answer

Spring tides are LOWER than neap tides

Answer

Spring tides occur in Spring and neap tides can occur in any season

Question 48

What type of tide would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?

Accepted Answer

neap tide

Answer

full moon tide

Answer

new moon tide

Answer

spring tide

Question 49

The bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon produces ___________.

Accepted Answer

high tide

Answer

low tide

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