Gr6 Earth, Sun, & Moon System 6-ESS1-1

Shown are four diagrams that show different positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon. Based on a scaled distance, which most accurately represents a solar eclipse?

• Y

• Z

• X

• W

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The picture shows the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during an eclipse. What is true of the eclipse shown in the picture?

• It is a solar eclipse, in which the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

• It is a lunar eclipse, in which the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.

• It is a solar eclipse, in which the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.

• It is a lunar eclipse, in which the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

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The picture shows the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during an eclipse. What is true of the eclipse shown in the picture?

• It is a solar eclipse, in which the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

• It is a lunar eclipse, in which the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

• It is a lunar eclipse, in which the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.

• It is a solar eclipse, in which the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.

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Different seasons arise as the Earth revolves around the Sun because the Earth's axis is tilted. When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, what seasons will the two hemispheres be experiencing?

• The Northern Hemisphere will be in winter, and the Southern Hemisphere will be in summer.

• The Northern Hemisphere will be in summer, and the Southern Hemisphere will be in winter.

• Both hemispheres will be in summer.

• Both hemispheres will be in winter.

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Alan lives along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. He decides to record the difference between the high and low tides along the shore every day for three months. If Alan is comparing these observations with observations of the lunar cycle, which of the following is the most likely to find?

• The difference between high and low tide is the least during full moons and new moons.

• The difference between high and low tide is greatest during first quarter and last quarter.

• The difference between high and low tide is greatest during last quarter and is the least during first quarter.

• The difference between high and low tide is greatest during full moons and new moons.

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Shown are four diagrams that show different positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon. Based on a scaled distance, which most accurately represents a lunar eclipse?

• Z

• W

• Y

• X

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The tides of the ocean result from the gravitational pull on the Earth by the Sun and _______ .

• Mars

• the atmosphere

• the Moon

• Venus

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_______ are caused by the Sun and Moon's gravitational pull on the Earth.

• Days

• Seasons

• Winds

• Tides

What causes temperatures in the summer to be higher than temperatures in the winter?

• Volcanic activity is at its peak during the summer, resulting in elevated temperatures on Earth.

• The greenhouse effect, which raises temperatures on Earth, takes place during the summer months only.

• The Earth is closer in distance to the Sun during the summer than it is during the winter.

• More of the Sun's rays directly hit a particular region on Earth during the summer than during the winter.

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Throughout the year, areas of the Earth's surface are either tilted away from the Sun or toward the Sun. This is a result of the Earth tilting on its axis. What is the main impact of this phenomenon?

• It generates winds.

• It produces seasons.

• It causes tides.

• It influences ocean currents.

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