Unit 3 Performance Task

Front

What is the position of the Earth at E2 in relation to solar and lunar eclipses?

Back

The Earth's position at E2 does predict when solar and lunar eclipses would occur at positions M2 and M4.

Front

Which Earth's position indicates a Lunar Eclipse with the moon in position M4?

Back

E4.

Front

If Earth is at position E1 during a new moon, what is the moon’s position?

Back

M3.

Front

What moon's position around Earth's position E3 is required for a Solar Eclipse?

Back

M1.

Front

Why can't the model be used to describe the patterns of the seasons?

Back

This model can't be used to correctly describe the patterns of the seasons, because the tilt results in different amounts of light reaching each hemisphere.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the moon.

Front

What role does the tilt of the Earth play in the seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth causes different amounts of sunlight to reach each hemisphere, resulting in the seasons.

Front

What is the significance of positions M1, M2, M3, and M4 in eclipse models?

Back

These positions represent the moon's location relative to the Earth and Sun during different phases and types of eclipses.

Front

How does the position of the Earth affect the visibility of eclipses?

Back

The position of the Earth determines whether an observer can see a solar or lunar eclipse based on alignment with the moon and Sun.