Unit 7 Extra Credit

A _________ is when the Earth travels around the Sun in a nearly circular orbit.

• Rotation

• Revolution

A _________ is when the Earth makes one turn on its axis every 24 hours.

• Revolution

• Rotation

Which pole is pointing towards the Sun when the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing Summer?

• North Pole

• South Pole

If it is July in the Southern Hemisphere what season is it?

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

What has NO effect on Earth's seasons?

• The revolution of the moon around Earth

• The revolution of the Earth around the Sun

• The tilt of Earth on its axis

Why does the moon appear to shine?

• It reflects light from Earth

• It reflects light from the Sun

• It produces its own light

T or F: The moon rotates on its axis at the same rate at which it revolves around Earth.

• True

• False

Which hypothetical scenario would result in the moon not having different phases?

• The moon always stays in one position relative to Earth and the Sun

• Having 2 moons

• The moon not rotating on its axis

How much of the moons bright side can you see during a New Moon?

• 100 %

• 75 %

• 0

Which moon phases are direct opposite each other in both appearance and position?

• Full and New Moon

• 1st and 3rd Quarter Moon

• Waxing and Waning Gibbous