SC.8.E.5.9 Earth Moon Sun

Which two positions represent an equinox?

• position A and position B

• position C and position D

• position B and position D

• position A and position C

Which solar system event does the diagram show?

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

• first quarter moon

• third quarter moon

Between which TWO POSITIONS will the view of the moon from Earth change from a full moon to a third quarter moon?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 3 and 4

• 4 and 1

Luis wants to use a toothpick to represent Earth’s axis of rotation. Where should Luis place the toothpick?

• horizontally through Earth in the direction Earth is traveling

• vertically through the center of Earth, slightly to the side of each pole

• horizontally through Earth from one side of the equator to the other side

• diagonally across Earth, halfway between the equator and the two poles

Which movement of Earth is Jackie demonstrating?

• revolution

• rotation

• spin

• tilt

What causes tides?

• density differences in ocean water

• heat from the sun, which causes winds

• underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides

• the gravitational pull of the moon on the water at Earth’s surface

Oksana observed the appearance of the moon every week for a month. She sketches her observations. Which of these diagrams BEST shows how the moon’s appearance could have changed during the month Oksana performed her investigation?

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How long is a day on Venus?

• 59 Earth days

• 88 Earth days

• 225 Earth days

• 243 Earth days

The water level at the beach changes during the day. What causes the different water levels?

• A. Earth’s revolution

• B. The Moon’s gravitational pull

• C. The Moon’s rotation

• D. Earth’s magnetic field

What will have to change for the seasons to change?

• A. The tilt of the Earth.

• B. The tilt of the moon.

• C. The location of the sun.

• D. The position of the Earth.