Earth, Moon and Sun Test

A _____ eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly behind the Earth into its umbra (shadow). This can occur only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned exactly, or very closely so, with the Earth in the middle.

• spring
• neap
• solar
• lunar

When the moon passes between the Earth and Sun, it is called ____

• neap tide
• spring tide
• solar eclipse
• lunar eclipse

The type of tide that occurs during the full or new moon is called___. It shows the greatest difference in the low and high tide.

• spring tide
• summer tide
• neap tide
• fall tide

How often do tides typically occur each day?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which season is indicated by letter D in the southern hemisphere?

• summer
• spring
• winter
• fall

Which season is indicated by letter A in the northern hemisphere?

• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
• Winter

A cycle is something that happens over and over again, like the seasons and day & night.

• True
• False
• Maybe
• Not sure

Sunlight hits Earth’s surface most directly at the _______. Because of this, this particular area doesn't experience seasons.

• north pole
• south pole
• equator

During an ________, the length of nighttime and daytime are about the same because neither hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

• equinox
• solstice
• earthquake
• solar eclipse

On two days each year, around June 22 and December 22, the noon sun is overhead at either 23.5° north or south. Each of these days is known as a __________

• equinox
• solstice
• vacation
• day