Earth, Sun & Moon

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once?

• 24 hours
• 365 days
• 27.3 days
• 27.3 hours

The Earth's revolution and its ________ causes seasonal change.

• rotation

• orbit

• tilt

• days

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What does the word "solar" refer to?

• Sun
• Moon
• Earth
• Energy

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What does the word "lunar" refer to?

• Sun
• Moon
• Earth
• Night

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When the moon is a full moon a(n) _______ eclipse can occur.

• solar
• lunar

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Night and day is evidence that the earth is

• rotating

• revolving

• cold

• warm

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The seasons are caused by the ________ of the axis and the Earth's _____________ around the sun.

• tilt, revolution

• tilt, rotation

• curve, revolution

• curve, rotation

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Which of the following alignments is necessary for a SOLAR eclipse

• The moon is located in a straight line between the sun and the Earth

• The Earth is located 45 degrees between the sun and the moon

• The Sun is located in a straight line between the moon and the Earth

• The moon is located 45 degrees in front of the Earth and the sun.

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In this diagram, what season will the northern hemisphere be in? (HINT: Look at the direction of the axis)

• Spring

• Winter

• Summer

• Fall

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The diagram represents what type of eclipse?

• Partial Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

• Partial Lunar eclipse

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