Phases of the Moon depend on how much _____.

of the lighted side of the Moon faces Earth

distance is between Earth and the Moon

The lunar cycle is completed in about a month because _____.

the Moon revolves once around Earth

the Moon rotates once on its axis

Earth revolves once around the Sun

The phases of the moon, IN ORDER, are:

new moon-->waxing crescent-->first quarter-->waxing gibbous-->full moon-->waning gibbous-->3rd quarter-->waning crescent

new moon-->waxing gibbous-->1st quarter-->waxing crescent-->full moon-->waning crescent-->3rd quarter-->waning gibbous

new moon-->waning crescent-->1st quarter-->waning gibbous-->full moon-->waxing gibbous-->3rd quarter-->waxing crescent

new moon-->1st quarter-->waxing crescent-->waxing gibbous-->full moon-->waning gibbous-->waning crescent-->3rd quarter

The rising and falling of the water on the earth surface

More water filling up the ocean

the interaction of Earth, the moon and the sun.

strong winds that blow over ocean waters.

the shifting of the plates on the ocean floor.

variations in the salinity of ocean water

The Moon has a greater influence on Earth tides than the Sun because...

It has a better relationship with the Earth than the Sun does

A lunar eclipse is when:

The shadow of Earth falls on the moon

The shadow of the moon falls on the Earth

The shadow of the sun falls on the moon

The suns light shows red on the moon

For a solar eclipse to occur, what has to happen?

The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.

The sun must be directly between Earth and the moon.

Earth must be directly between the Sun and the moon.

The moon must be at a right angle to the Earth

Why isn't there an eclipse every month?

Because the moon's orbit is at a different angle from the Earth's orbit.

Because the moon orbits the sun differently than Earth does.

Because the Earth's orbit and the moon's orbit are at the same angle, flat plane.

Because the lunar cycle is longer than a month.

We do NOT have a solar or lunar eclipse each month because...

The tilt of the moon's orbit is at 5 degrees

The moon's orbital distance changes

Seasons, Tides, Moon Phases

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Why is it warmer in the summer?

Closer to the sun

More direct light from Earth's tilt

Stronger light from the sun

Earth spins slower

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If it's ____ in the Northern hemisphere, then its fall in the Southern hemisphere.

spring

summer

fall

winter

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are the reasons for the seasons?

Earth's tilt & rotation

Earth's tilt & revolution

Earth's rotation & revolution

Earth's tilt & resolution

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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

Winter

Spring

Summer

Fall

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?

Winter

Spring

Summer

Fall

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In spring/fall, the axis of the earth is pointed ___________ the sun?

towards

Neither away or toward

away from

Both away and toward

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

The Moon revolves around Earth and rotates in about the same amount of time.

The Moon does not rotate as it revolves around Earth.

The Moon travels at a faster speed than Earth.

The moon does not want it's dark side to show.

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Seasons, Tides, Moon Phases

Why is it warmer in the summer?

If it's ____ in the Northern hemisphere, then its fall in the Southern hemisphere.

What are the reasons for the seasons?

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

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?

In spring/fall, the axis of the earth is pointed ___________ the sun?

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

Phases of the Moon depend on how much _____.

Which number is a waxing gibbous moon?

Which number shows a waning crescent moon?

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