Topic 11 Test (2011)

The tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation is responsible for the

• ocean's tides.

• size of the Moon.

• brightness of stars.

• Earth’s seasons.

The temperature on land around the equator stays about the same throughout the year. This is because this area

• has a greater tilt than other parts of the Earth.

• receives less direct sunlight throughout the year.

• receives similar amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

• receives more direct sunlight than other parts of the Earth.

During a full moon, ____________ of the moon is facing Earth.

• none

• a quarter

• the dark side

• the bright side

According to the diagram, in order for a solar eclipse to occur, the Earth, Moon, and Sun must

• form a right angle with the Moon in the middle.

• form a straight line with the Moon in the middle.

• form a right angle with the Earth in the middle.

• form a straight line with the Earth in the middle.

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This diagram shows a lunar eclipse. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth is

• behind the Sun and the Moon.

• in between the Sun and the Moon.

• in front of the Sun and the Moon.

• next to the Sun but not the Moon.

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he longest day of the year occurs during the June solstice for locations in the Northern hemisphere. The ________________ causes seasonal variations in day length to all locations outside of the equator.

• spin of the Earth on its axis

• position of the Earth on its path around the sun

• position of the Earth relative to the position of the moon

• tilt of the Earth's axis relative to the plane of the ecliptic

Which of these pictures shows the positions of Earth in its orbit during different times in the year?

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In which phase is the full illuminated face of the Moon visible on Earth?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Waning Gibbous

• Waxing Crescent

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Why is the same side of the Moon always visible from Earth?

• The Moon does not revolve around Earth.

• The Moon does not rotate about its axis.

• The Moon and the Earth take the same time to rotate about their respective axes.

• The Moon takes the same time to rotate about its axis as it takes to orbit Earth.

Why does Earth orbit the Sun rather than any other body in the solar system?

• The mutual repulsions among all the planets hold Earth in its orbit.

• The Earth is closer to the Sun than other bodies in the solar system.

• The Sun is the most massive object; gravitational attraction is related to mass.

• The rotational motions of all the planets, including Earth, cause them to remain in its orbit around the Sun.

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