Unit 6: Earth's Cycles

The spinning of Earth around its axis is called its _______________. 

• axis
• rotation
• revolution
• ellipse

The movement of one object around another is a _______________. 

• revolution
• axis
• rotation
• ellipse

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A student observing the phases of the Moon over a one month period records the following partial data. According to the diagram, which phase of the Moon did the student miss observing?

• waxing gibbous

• first quarter

• waxing crescent

• waning crescent

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The diagram models four lunar phases. During which lunar phases is the tide the highest?

• Phase 1

• Phase 2

• Phase 3

• Phase 4

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In the summer many people enjoy going to the beach. The photograph shows a beach in Argentina, which is located in the SOUTHERN Hemisphere. Which diagram shows the position of Earth when it is summer in Argentina?

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Students recorded the dates in May on which they observed a full moon and a last quarter moon. On which date will they most likely be able to observe a new moon?

• May 13

• May 18

• May 25

• May 31

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences the beginning of spring when Earth is in —

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Earth would not have seasons if it —

• no longer tilted on its axis

• stopped rotating on its axis

• took an additional month to orbit the sun

• revolved around the sun in the opposite direction

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences longer days when Earth is in -

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Different relative positions of the sun, the moon, and Earth have different effects on Earth’s oceans. Which model BELOW shows the positions of the sun, the moon, and Earth that have the GREATEST effect on ocean tides?

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