Seasons, Lunar Cycle, Tides Test Review

There would be a change in the day and night cycle on Earth if there was a change in the -

• rotation of Earth on its axis.

• orbit of Earth around the Sun.

• orbit of the Moon around Earth.

• rotation of the Sun on its axis.

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The illustration shows the relative positions and motions of the Earth and the Sun. Which of the following determines the length of a year on the Earth?

• The speed of rotation of the Sun on its axis

• The direction of rotation of the Earth on its axis

• The time for one orbit of the Earth around the Sun

• The amount of tilt of the Earth on its axis

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How many points of Earth, as indicated

by the arrows, will be experiencing high

tides?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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The Southern Hemisphere experiences the coldest seasonal weather during what portion of the Earth’s orbit?

• When the orbital speed of the Earth is the fastest.

• During the time when the Earth passes Jupiter.

• When the South Pole tilts away from the Sun.

• During the time when both hemispheres have a full moon.

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The appearance of the Moon on November 29, 2012 is shown. What would be the most reasonable

prediction of the date for the next new moon?

• December 1, 2012

• December 7, 2012

• December 13, 2012

• December 23, 2012

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If Earth’s orbital path were to change so that it would take more time to revolve around the sun, Earth would -

• have a greater tilt on its axis.

• have longer days and nights.

• have seasons that last longer.

• rotate on its axis at a faster rate.

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Tides are the result of forces exerted on Earth’s oceans mostly by which celestial body?

• The Sun

• Jupiter

• The Moon

• Venus

Which statement regarding the relationships of the Sun, Moon, and ocean tides is correct?

• Ocean tides are highest when there is a full moon because the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in alignment.

• Ocean tides are highest when there is a quarter moon because the Sun, Moon, and Earth are at 90°angles.

• Ocean tides are lowest when there is a new moon because the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in alignment.

• Ocean tides are at their lowest when there is a full moon because the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in alignment.

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The appearance of the Moon on June 27, 2012 is shown. Which of the following best shows the predicted appearance of the Moon on July 3, 2012?

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Why does the Moon have a greater effect on ocean tides than the Sun?

• The Moon has a greater gravitational pull on Earth’s oceans because it is much closer.

• The Sun is composed of gases which have no gravitational pull on Earth’s oceans.

• The Moon is composed of a magnetic material which pulls on Earth’s oceans.

• The Sun is much too far away from Earth to have any gravitational effects.

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