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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which best explains how Earth and the sun cause the seasons?
Earth’s continuous rotation on its axis creates the seasons
The sun’s gravitational pull upon Earth creates the seasons
The sun’s tilt as Earth rotates around it creates the seasons
Earth’s tilt and revolution around the sun create the seasons
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which describes the revolution of the moon, Earth, and the sun?
The moon and the sun revolve around Earth
The sun revolves around Earth; both the sun and Earth revolve around the moon
The moon revolves around Earth; both the moon and Earth revolve around the sun
Earth revolves around the moon; both Earth and the moon revolve around the sun
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which is most likely the cause of tides on Earth?
gravity
magnetism
solar storms
asteroids
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which best explains why the Northern Hemisphere’s temperature is cooler in winter and warmer in summer?
The sun causes more evaporation in summer and less in winter.
The sun is lower in the sky in summer and higher in the sky in winter.
Earth is closer to the sun during summer and farther away during winter.
Earth is tilted on its axis causing some areas to receive more direct sunlight during summer and less during winter.
- 5. Multiple Choice
How do the sun, Earth, and moon most likely affect tides?
Earth’s gravitational pull on the sun creates tides.
Earth’s gravitational pull on the moon creates tides.
The sun and moon’s gravitational pull on Earth creates tides.
The sun’s gravitational pull upon the moon creates tides on Earth.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Addison sees the Moon in the sky. The Moon is all dark. What does she know about the locations of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon?
The Sun is now closer to Earth than to the Moon.
The Moon is now closer to the Sun than to Earth.
The Sun is now between Earth and the Moon.
The Moon is now between Earth and the Sun.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which movement of ocean water is caused by the Moon?
tides
waves
deep currents
shallow currents
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which phase of the moon occurs approximately 14 days after a new moon?
waxing gibbous
waxing crescent
full moon
new moon
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of these BEST describes when a lunar eclipse will occur?
when Earth is between the Moon and the Sun
when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun
when the Sun is between Earth and the Moon
when Earth is at a 90° angle to the Moon and the Sun
- 10. Multiple Choice
The same side of the Moon is always visible from Earth because
the Moon does not rotate on its axis.
the far side of the Moon faces Earth during the day.
the Moon makes one rotation per revolution around Earth.
the rate of rotation is the same for Earth and the Moon.
- 11. Multiple Choice
The order within a classification sequence is listed below.
1. A moon is part of a planetary system
2. A planet is part of a star system
3. A star is part of a galaxy
4. A galaxy is part of the universe
Earth is BEST classified in which of these groups?
1
2
3
4
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which object has a gravitational force so strong that it forms the center of the solar system?
Earth
Pluto
Moon
Sun
- 13. Multiple Choice
How many degrees is Earth tilted?
16.5 degrees
23.5 degrees
32.5 degrees
66.5 degrees
- 14. Multiple Choice
Approximately how many times will Earth rotate during one revolution around the Sun?
1
28
365
1442
- 15. Multiple Choice
How long does it take for the Moon to rotate on its axis?
one day
one week
one month
one year
- 16. Multiple Choice
A student created a diagram to compare the characteristics of the Earth and the Moon.
Which of the following characteristics could be placed in the center part of the diagram?orbits another objectstrong gravitational pullrotates every 24 hourshas an atmosphere - 17. Multiple ChoiceOf the Earth, Sun, and Moon, which ones orbit another object?the Sun and the Earththe Sun and the Moonthe Moon and the Sunthe Moon and the Earth
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following lists the Earth, Sun, and Moon in order of size, from largest to smallest?Earth, Sun, and MoonEarth, Moon, and SunSun, Earth, and MoonSun, Moon, and Earth
- 19. Multiple Choice
What orbits around Earth?
asteroid
meteror
moon
sun
- 20. Multiple Choice
If the lighted portion of the moon is getting bigger it is ____________.
waxing
waning
1st quarter
3rd quarter
- 21. Multiple Choice
Earth's moon completes a lunar cycle in ____________ days.
10
20
29.5/30
36
- 22. Multiple Choice
Letter S is waxing crescent.
Letter F is waxing crescent.
Letter D is waning crescent
Letter D is waxing crescent.
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which moon phases occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun line up together?
1st quarter, 3rd quarter
full moon, new moon
waxing crescent, waning crescent
waxing crescent, waxing gibbous
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat phase of the moon is this?first quarterwaning gibbouslast quarternew moon
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements best explains why the Moon has phases?
Earth is blocking the Sun's illumination of the Moon.
The phases of the Moon are relative to a person's location on Earth.
Earth casts a large shadow on the Moon that limits the Moon's visibility as it moves around Earth.
As the Moon revolves around Earth, the illuminated side of the Moon is not always fully visible from Earth.
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which of these would be best to use to model the Moon's phase changes?
two different sized foam balls to represent Earth and the Moon and a light source to represent the Sun
a flashlight for the Moon and a foam ball for Earth
a photograph of the Moon
glowing star stickers placed against a black background
- 27. Multiple Choice
Directions: The diagram shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. Nearly all of the Moon's visible surface is lit following a full moon. What is the name for this phase of the Moon?
Waning gibbous phase
Waning crescent phase
New moon phase
Waxing gibbous phase
- 28. Multiple Choice
Directions: The diagram below shows the Moon in its complete orbit around Earth over a period of about 29 days. Which phases occur at points 1 and 5, and what is causing these phases?
A new moon occurs at point 1, and a full moon occurs at point 5. Both phases are caused because the Moon changes its shape from night to night.
A new moon occurs at point 1, and a full moon, at point 5. These phases occur when the Moon looks like it is changing shape as Earth goes around the Moon.
A full moon occurs at point 1, and a new moon occurs at point 5. These phases are caused because half of the Moon is always lit by the Sun, but only part of the Moon's lit surface can be seen as the Moon orbits Earth, and Earth orbits the Sun.
A new moon occurs at point 1, and a full moon occurs at point 5. These phases are caused because half of the Moon is always lit by the Sun, but only part of the Moon's lit surface can be seen as the Moon orbits Earth, and Earth orbits the Sun.
- 29. Multiple Choice
The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. What is the correct path of phases from a full moon to a new moon?
waxing gibbous, third quarter, waxing crescent
waning gibbous, first quarter, waxing crescent
waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent
waxing gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent
- 30. Multiple Choice
The length of time from a new moon to a first quarter moon is about________________.
one day.
one week.
two weeks.
one month.
- 31. Multiple Choice
Directions: The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. During the (moon phase order), the Moon always appears __________________
to wax, but not wane.
to wane, but not wax.
to wax, then wane.
to wane while waxing.
- 32. Multiple Choice
The picture below shows the Sun, Earth, and the Moon. Why are people on Earth able to see the Moon?
The Moon orbits Earth and reflects light from the Sun back to Earth.
The Moon orbits Earth and makes its own light that is sent back to Earth.
The Earth orbits the Moon and reflects the light from the Sun back to Earth.
The Earth orbits the Moon and reflects the light from Earth back to the Moon.
- 33. Multiple Choice
Directions: The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. Only a small part of the Moon's visible surface is lit following the new moon. The moon is in its which phase after new moon?
waxing crescent phase.
waning crescent phase.
full moon phase.
first quarter phase.
- 34. Multiple Choice
Directions: The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. To go from a full moon to a new moon, the moon must go through the
waning gibbous and waxing crescent stages.
third quarter and waxing crescent phases.
waxing gibbous and waning crescent phases.
waning gibbous and third quarter stages.
- 35. Multiple Choice
During which phase does the Moon appear to be unlit (no light) by sunlight?
first quarter
third quarter
new moon
full moon
- 36. Multiple Choice
Directions: The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. Before a new moon becomes a full moon, it must go through the
waning crescent and waning gibbous phases.
first quarter and third quarter phases.
waning crescent and first quarter phases.
waxing crescent and waxing gibbous phases.
- 37. Multiple Choice
Directions: The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as it travels around Earth. Use this diagram to answer any questions that follow. Which position of the diagram shows a new moon?
1
3
5
7
- 38. Multiple Choice
Directions: The diagram below shows the Moon in its complete orbit around Earth over a period of about 29 days. Use this diagram to answer any questions that follow. Which position on the diagram shows a full moon?
1
3
5
7
- 39. Multiple Choice
What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?
the gravitational force of the Moon and Sun
the Sun's electromagnetic energy
Earth's magnetic field
Earth's rotation
- 40. Multiple Choice
Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?
Earth's orbit around the Sun
Earth's gravity
the tilt of Earth's axis
the Moon's gravity
- 41. Multiple Choice
The Moon must be in which phase in order for a solar eclipse to occur?
new moon
first quarter
full moon
third quarter
- 42. Multiple Choice
Eclipses occur because the Moon
does not create its own light and only reflects light from the Sun.
does not create its own light and only reflects the light from Earth.
creates its own light, which is blocked by the Sun during an eclipse.
creates its own light, which is blocked by Earth during an eclipse.
- 43. Multiple Choice
Which object is blocked from sight during a lunar eclipse?
Earth
Mars
the Moon
the Sun
- 44. Multiple Choice
Directions: Use the diagram below to answer the questions that follow. According to the diagram, a solar eclipse is most likely to occur when the Moon is in what position?
1
2
3
4
- 45. Multiple Choice
Which of the following shows the position of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon during a lunar eclipse?
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