The seasons are caused by...

the changes in the distribution of light and the tilt of the Earth.

the distance between the Earth and Sun.

the Earth's weather and average climate.

Each night the moon phase changes. What causes the moon phase to change each night?

The relative positions of the earth, moon, & sun

Sometimes the moon looks like a crescent. At other times, the moon looks like a half circle. What makes it possible for you to see the surface of the moon from Earth?

Light from the sun is reflected by the moon's surface.

The moon gives off its own light.

Light from Earth is reflected by the moon's surface.

he moon absorbs sunlight during the day and glows at night.

A student draws a model showing the movements of Earth, the moon and the sun. Which arrow shows the movement that causes moon phases to be seen on Earth?

Arrow 3, because it shows the orbit of the moon around Earth.

Arrow 1, because it shows the rotation of the sun.

Arrow 2, because it shows the orbit of Earth around the sun.

Arrow 4, because it shows the rotation of Earth.

When does a solar eclipse take place?

when Earth moves into the moon’s shadow

when the sun moves into Earth’s shadow

. when Earth moves into the sun’s shadow

when the moon moves into Earth’s shadow

Which statement best describes tides?

The continuous rise and fall of the ocean water level.

The circular motion of ocean’s deep sea currents.

The bending of currents due to Earth’s spin.

Warmer water rising and colder water sinking.

Why is the timing of tides predictable?

because the moon's path is predictable

because ocean water density is predictable

because the sun's movements are predictable

Taylor and José pulled their boat up onto the beach and went on a hike. When they returned, the beach was covered by water and the boat was floating offshore. What is the most likely explanation?

The water level rose due to the high tide.

The low tide receded and pulled the boat out to sea.

The gravitational pull of the sun and moon decreased the tidal range.

the gravitational pull of the moon

the gravitional pull of the earth

Seasons, Moon, and Tides

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two letters represent winter?

A, B

B, D

A, C

C, D

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Day and night are caused by Earth's...

revolution

rotation

tilt

orbit

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At position A, the season in the northern hemisphere is

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun one time?

1 Day

7 Days

29 Days

365 ¼ Days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Most of the Earth experience four seasons. What is the main cause for the seasons on Earth?

Global warming

Sun changes how hot it is

Earth is tilted on its axis

The solar and lunar eclipses

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which question should you ask to find out the length of a planet’s year?

How large is the planet?

How long does it take the planet to orbit the sun?

How much does the planet tilt on its axis of rotation?

How long does it take the planet to rotate on its axis?

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two letters are experiencing summer?

A, C

B, D

A, D

C, D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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41 questions

Which two letters represent winter?

Day and night are caused by Earth's...

At position A, the season in the northern hemisphere is

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun one time?

Most of the Earth experience four seasons. What is the main cause for the seasons on Earth?

Which question should you ask to find out the length of a planet’s year?

Which two letters are experiencing summer?

The seasons are caused by...

Which of the following tems would you use to describle the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Which illustration demonstrates rotation?

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