Ch 3 Review The Earth and Moon system

What causes us to only see the same side of the moon?

• The Moon's rotation and revolution are at the same pace.

• The Moon's gravity.

Rotaion is the spinning of Earth on its axis.

• True
• False

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once?

• 24 hours

• 27.3

• 27.3 hours

Which phase of the moon does not reflect any sunlight toward Earth?

• New Moon
• Full Moon
• Waning Gibbous
• Waxing Gibbous

The spinning of an object on its axis is called _?_.

• tide

• rotation

What are the reasons for the seasons?

• Earth's tilt and rotation.

• Earth's rotation and revolution.

• Earth's tilt and revolution.

When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is leaning away from the Sun, What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

• Summer

• Spring

When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

Which of the following causes the ocean’s tides?

• The Earth's spinning makes the oceans slosh like a bathtub.

• The Earth's gravity pulling on the moon.

• The Sun and Moons gravity pulling on the Earth.

A solar eclipse is when _________________________?

• The moon moves directly between Earth and the Sun, shadowing part of Earth

• When the moon turns it's other side towards Earth