Unit 3: Local Astronomy Review

Which one is NOT a reason we have seasons?

• the earth's gravitational pull 
• the earth's tilt
• how high the sun gets 
• the movement of the earth around the sun

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What Moon phase is this?

• Old Moon
• Far Side of the Moon
• New Moon
• Waxing Gibbous

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When do locations north of the Arctic Circle experience 24 hours of darkness?

• First day of spring

• First day of summer

• First day of fall

• First day of winter

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What Moon phase is this?

• Waxing Gibbous
• Waning Crescent
• Waning Gibbous
• Full Moon

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What is illuminating the Moon?

• Nuclear Fusion
• Sunlight
• Mirrors
• Flashlights

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How long does Earth's rotation take?

• 365 days

• 24 hours

When does a lunar eclipse occur?

• At night
• When the moon's shadow is on the earth
• when the moon comes between the sun and earth
• During the day

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Shortest day of the year

• Autumnal Equinox
• Summer Solstice 
• Winter Solstice
• Vernal Equinox

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The Moon ________ around the Earth.

• moves parallel
• rotates
• doesn't move
• revolves

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A lunar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

• New
• Cresent
• Gibbous
• Full

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