Earth/Sun/Moon Summative Review

Which phase of the moon is represented in the diagram?

• New moon

• Full moon

• First quarter

• Last quarter

During which moon phase might a lunar eclipse be viewed on Earth?

• Full moon

• Last quarter

• First quarter

• New moon

How many days does it take for the moon to complete a full cycle?

• 28

• 29

• 29.5

• 28.5

Is this a waxing or waning moon?

• Waxing

• Waning

• None of the above

What is the name of this lunar phase?

• 1st Quarter
• 3rd Quarter
• waxing crescent
• waxing gibbous

It takes about _____ days for the lunar cycle to be completed.

• 29.5

• 15
• 365
• 7

Rising and falling of Earth's sea levels due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on earth as it rotates.

• Moon Phases
• Tides
• Seasons

A[n] ___________ tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and the moon are nearly in a line. 

• spring
• high
• low
• neap

The movement of one object in a circular path or orbit around another object.
(Causes the seasons, tides, and lunar cycle)

• Rotation
• Revolution
• Spinning
• Gyrating

The spinning of the Earth on its axis, causing Day & Night

• Rotation
• Revolution
• Gyration
• Orbit