Unit 2: Sun, Moon, Earth

When Earth passes through the moon's umbra, what do we see on Earth?

• Total solar eclipse

• Total lunar eclipse

• Partial solar eclipse

• Partial lunar eclipse

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The first day of winter has...

• The longest day and shortest night of the year

• The longest night and shortest day of the year

• Equal daytime and nighttime

• Only nighttime and no daytime

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After the winter solstice, the number of hours of daylight are...

• Increasing

• Decreasing

• Staying the same

• Nonexistent

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During which moon phase can we see a solar eclipse?

• Full moon

• New moon

• First quarter

• Third quarter

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During which moon phase can we see a lunar eclipse?

• Full moon

• New moon

• First quarter

• Third quarter

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If the moon passes through Earth's penumbra, what do we see on Earth?

• Total solar eclipse

• Total lunar eclipse

• Partial solar eclipse

• Partial lunar eclipse

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In which month would we expect to see short daytimes and long nighttimes:

• January

• April

• June

• August

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What is true about sunlight in the Northern hemisphere during the summer?

• It is at a greater angle

• It is more spread out

• It lasts longer

• It makes longer shadows

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During which moon phases would we see the highest high tides and the lowest low tides? (PICK 2)

• Full moon

• New moon

• First quarter

• Third quarter

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During which moon phases would we see spring tides?

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