U4 Sun, Earth, & Moon Review

Which of the following has the GREATEST
effect on the Earth’s tides?

• the Moon’s gravitational pull
• the Sun’s gravitational pull
• the position of Venus and Mars
• convection heat from thermal vents

What season is it in the Southern
Hemisphere during January?

• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
• Winter

Which of the following would be an
accurate picture of the Earth during the
summer time of the Northern Hemisphere?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Between which two points in the diagram above would a WAXING GIBBOUS phase of the moon be visible on Earth?

• Between W & X
• Between X & Y
• Between Y & Z
• Between Z & W

Neap Tide : _____ :: Spring Tide : _____

• X and Z; W and Y
• X and W; Y and Z
• W and Y; X and Z
• Y and Z; X and W

Which moon phases are associated with spring tides? 

• full moon & 3rd quarter
• new moon & 1st quarter
• new moon & full moon
• 1st quarter & 3rd quarter

Which of the following moon phases would be present during a neap tide?

• full moon
• gibbous
• quarter
• new moon

Which of the following is MOST accurately portrayed in the model?

• The ratio of the size of the Sun & the Earth
• The ratio of the size of the Moon and the Sun
• The movement of the Earth around the Sun
• The movement of the Moon around the Earth

What season is being experienced in the southern hemisphere when the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun?

• Summer
• Fall
• Winter
• Spring

At which latitude is the sun visible for 24 straight hours in June?

• Arctic Circle
• Tropic of Cancer
• Equator
• Tropic of Capricorn