Seasons and the Moon

What event occurs because of the rotation of Earth?  

• tides
• four seasons
• day and night
• change in weather

Which term describes the path the Moon travels around Earth?  

• rotation
• orbit
• phase
• day

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The phases of the Moon are caused by the

• tilt of the Earth
• tilt of the Moon
• revolution of the Earth around the Sun
• revolution of the Moon around the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The Moon revolves around Earth about once every

• day
• week
• month
• year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What season is the southern hemisphere experiencing?

• It is summer.
• It is spring.
• It is winter.
• It is fall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What season is it in the northern hemisphere?

• It is summer.
• It is spring.
• It is winter.
• It is fall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What moon phase comes after a Full Moon and before a Last Quarter?

• Full Moon

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Gibbous

What Moon phase comes after a New Moon?

• Waxing Crescent
• Waning Gibbous
• First Quarter
• Full Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Name the moon phase

• waning crescent

• waxing crescent