Which model correctly shows the position of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon during a solar eclipse?

B. [Diagram: Sun - Moon - Earth]

A. [Diagram: Sun - Earth - Moon]

C. [Diagram: Earth - Sun - Moon]

D. [Diagram: Sun - Moon - Earth]

The phases of the moon are caused by the

revolution of the Moon around Earth.

revolution of Earth around the Sun.

The illustration shows Earth without a tilted axis. What would happen if Earth’s axis were oriented in this way?

The length of each day would change.

All places on Earth would have equal temperatures.

In the Northern Hemisphere, June 21st has more hours of sunlight than any other day. However, June 21st has the fewest hours of sunlight in the Southern Hemisphere. Which best explains why the Northern Hemisphere receives more daylight than the Southern Hemisphere on the same day?

C. The Sun moves closer to the Northern Hemisphere

D. The Sun releases more energy to the Northern Hemisphere

Which best describes the orbit of the Moon around Earth?

elliptical with a period of about one month

circular with a period of about one month

circular with a period of about one week

elliptical with a period of about one week

There are four seasons in a year. Which reason is most responsible for the changing seasons on Earth?

the way Earth tilts on its axis

the way Earth rotates on its axis

changes in the distance between Earth and the Sun

changes in the amount of energy the Sun produces

On Earth's surface, when it is summer at point A, it is winter at point B. Which best explains why it is winter at point B?

Point B is located in the Southern Hemisphere, so Earth's axial tilt causes it to receive less sunlight than point A.

Point B is closer to a pole than point A, so it is always farther from the Sun.

The elevation of point B is greater than that of point A, so it has less atmosphere to absorb sunlight.

Point B is located in an area where ocean and atmospheric currents tend to circulate heat away from it.

During the new moon phase, the Moon cannot be seen in the night sky. Which diagram shows how the Moon, Earth, and the Sun are arranged during the new moon phase?

C) : Sun - Earth - Moon (Moon is farther from Earth)

D) Sun - Earth - Moon (Moon is below Earth)

The influence of the Moon on the tides on Earth is greater than that of the Sun. Which best explains this?

The Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun.

The Moon is more similar in composition to Earth than the Sun.

The Moon has a smaller mass than Earth and the Sun.

The Moon has a higher density than the Sun.

A student made this model using a golf ball, a baseball, and a basketball. How could the student improve their model?

Make the Moon smaller than Earth.

Use a flat object, such as a coin, for Earth.

Place the Sun between the Moon and Earth.

Place Earth between the Moon and the Sun.

A calendar year contains 365 days, but every four years an extra day is added. Which statement explains why this extra day is necessary every four years

The orbit of Earth is not exactly 365 days.

The gravitational pull of the Sun affects Earth’s orbit.

The Moon crosses the orbit of the Sun every 28 days.

Unit 2 Assessment

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Cinthia Moore

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Felicia noticed how air temperatures were cooler and there were fewer hours of daylight during some of the seasons. Choose all the factors that cause these seasonal changes.

A. Earth rotates on its axis.

B. Earth revolves around the Sun.

C. The Sun has less energy in winter.

D. Earth's axis is tilted compared to its orbit.

E. The Sun moves further from Earth in winter.

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2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on the table, choose the two planets with day lengths that are most similar to each other.

Mercury

Venus

Mars

Earth

Neptune

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For a total lunar eclipse, the Sun, the Moon, and Earth must be in a particular alignment. Choose the answer to show the order during a total lunar eclipse.

Moon, Earth, Sun

Sun, Moon, Earth

Earth, Sun, Moon

Sun, Earth, Moon

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For a solar eclipse, the Sun, the Moon, and Earth must be in a particular alignment. Choose the correct order during a solar eclipse.

Sun → Moon → Earth

Sun → Earth → Moon

Moon → Sun → Earth

Earth → Moon → Sun

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Below are four phases of the lunar cycle, but they are not in the correct order. Which sequence best shows the correct order of one lunar cycle?

A. 1, 4, 3, 2

B. 4, 3, 1, 2

C. 3, 4, 2, 1

D. 3, 2, 1, 4

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate length of time it takes the Moon to complete one lunar cycle?

14 days

29 days

180 days

365 days

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One difference between the Moon and Earth is that the Moon

has a thick atmosphere.

revolves around a planet.

has liquid water on the surface.

is composed entirely of sedimentary rock.

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Unit 2 Assessment

35 questions

Felicia noticed how air temperatures were cooler and there were fewer hours of daylight during some of the seasons. Choose all the factors that cause these seasonal changes.

Based on the table, choose the two planets with day lengths that are most similar to each other.

For a total lunar eclipse, the Sun, the Moon, and Earth must be in a particular alignment. Choose the answer to show the order during a total lunar eclipse.

For a solar eclipse, the Sun, the Moon, and Earth must be in a particular alignment. Choose the correct order during a solar eclipse.

Below are four phases of the lunar cycle, but they are not in the correct order. Which sequence best shows the correct order of one lunar cycle?

What is the approximate length of time it takes the Moon to complete one lunar cycle?

One difference between the Moon and Earth is that the Moon

Which model correctly shows the position of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon during a solar eclipse?

Which event occurs only twice each year?

The Moon revolves around Earth about once every

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