How could this model be altered to correctly illustrate a lunar eclipse?

The Moon should be moved to the right of the Earth, directly in line with the Sun’s rays

The Moon should be moved to the left of the Earth, directly in line with the Sun’s rays

The Moon should be left where it is, and the Earth should be moved closer to the Sun.

The Moon should be moved to the left of the Sun, so the Sun is in between the Moon and the Earth.

Which of these would be best to use to model the Moon's phase changes?

two different sized foam balls to represent Earth and the Moon and a light source to represent the Sun

a flashlight for the Moon and a foam ball for Earth

glowing star stickers placed against a black background

Which statement best explains why the Moon appears to have phases?

As the Moon revolves around Earth, the illuminated side of the Moon is not always fully visible from Earth.

As Earth revolves around the Moon, the illuminated side of the Moon is not always fully visible from Earth.

As the Moon revolves around the Sun, the Sun blocks the light created the Moon.

As the Sun revolves around the Moon, the Sun blocks the light created the Moon.

What is the best description of what happens during a partial solar eclipse?

The Moon's orbit brings part of the Moon in line between the Sun and Earth.

The Moon's orbit brings a part of the Moon into the Earth's shadow.

The Moon is in a crescent phase when it aligns with Earth and the Sun.

The Moon rotates so the Sun shines on part of the dark side of the Moon.

Which of the following occurs due to Earth's position on its axis?

Sunlight hits different parts of Earth at different angles.

Earth's distance from the Sun changes.

The number of days in each month changes.

Direct sunlight is completely blocked by the Moon.

The diagram shows Earth in its yearly orbit around the Sun.Earth is moving from Position B to Position C. Which statement correctly identifies the season in the Northern Hemisphere when Earth is in Position C?

It is fall because the Northern Hemisphere is tilting away from the Sun and receiving less direct sunlight than Position B.

It is spring because the Northern Hemisphere is tilting toward the Sun and receiving more direct sunlight than Position B.

It is spring because the Northern Hemisphere is tilting away from the Sun and receiving less direct sunlight than Position B.

It is fall because the Northern Hemisphere is tilting toward the Sun and receiving more direct sunlight than Position B.

Which statement best describes the characteristics of areas near the equator?

Areas near the equator get more direct sunlight so the temperatures are higher.

Areas near the equator get less direct sunlight so the temperatures are lower.

Areas near the equator have more yearly rainfall so the temperatures are lower.

Areas near the equator have less yearly rainfall so the temperatures are higher.

Which of the following is affected by the amount of sunlight that strikes different parts of Earth due to Earth's tilt on its axis?

the changes of the seasons on Earth

the types of landforms on Earth

the lengths of the months on Earth

the locations of the poles on Earth

Day and night are caused by...

the rotation of the Earth on its axis

the revolution of the Earth around the Sun

What causes the Earth to have seasons?

The tilt of the Earth's axis and the revolution of the Earth around the Sun

the revolution of the Earth around the Sun

the distance of the Earth from the sun

When the South pole is tilted towards the Sun, it is...

Winter in the Northern Hemisphere and Summer in the Southern Hemisphere

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere and Winter in the Southern Hemisphere

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which Moon phase occurs when the unlit side faces Earth?

crescent

gibbous

full

new

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1 min • 1 pt

The phases of the Moon are a result of which of the following?

the Moon's orbit around the Sun

the Moon's orbit around Earth

Earth's orbit around the Moon

Earth's orbit around the Sun

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The picture below shows the position of the Moon, Earth, and the Sun.Those experiencing night on Earth are observing the Moon in which phase?

full moon

new moon

waning moon

quarter moon

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is correct?

Solar eclipses produce a larger shadow than lunar eclipses.

Lunar eclipses are easier to see during the day than at night.

Solar eclipses last longer when they happen during a full moon.

Lunar eclipses can be viewed from more places on Earth than solar eclipses.

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2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following shows the position of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

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What can happen when Earth, the Sun, and the Moon line up in a straight line?

a change in the order of Moon phases

a reversal in the orbital direction

decreased planetary rotation

a lunar or solar eclipse

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Which of the following will occur when the Moon is directly between Earth and the Sun?

third quarter phase

first quarter phase

lunar eclipse

solar eclipse

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Unit 2 study guide : sun,earth and moon

30 questions

Which Moon phase occurs when the unlit side faces Earth?

The phases of the Moon are a result of which of the following?

The picture below shows the position of the Moon, Earth, and the Sun.Those experiencing night on Earth are observing the Moon in which phase?

Which of the following statements is correct?

Which of the following shows the position of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

What can happen when Earth, the Sun, and the Moon line up in a straight line?

Which of the following will occur when the Moon is directly between Earth and the Sun?

How could this model be altered to correctly illustrate a lunar eclipse?

Which of the following occurs when one planetary body passes through the shadow of another?

What kind of moon can people expect to see when Earth is between the Moon and the Sun?

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