Study Guide: Sun Earth Moon Relationship

The apparent change in the lighted portion of the moon as it orbits the Earth:

• Moon Phases

• Earth's Rotation

• Earth's Revolution

• Moon Glow

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The lighted portion of the moon appears to be growing:

• Waning

• Waxing

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Why are we able to see the moon at night?

• It is a bright ball of flaming gas.

• It reflects the light from the sun.

• It reflects the light from the Earth.

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According to the image what phase of moon would we see from Earth?

* Image shows Sun then Earth then moon in a straight line.

• Waxing Crsecent

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

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Which is true about the moon? Check all that apply:

• The moon revolves around the Earth.

• The Earth revolves around the moon.

• We see different phases because the moon reflects different amounts of sunlight.

• We see different phases because the moon changes shape each night.

• The moon is made of cheese.

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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The term equinox means....

• equal amount of day light and equal amount of night
• Equal amount of winter and summer
• Equal amounts of hot dogs for everyone
• The longest day of the year

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