Earth-Sun-Moon System Review

Which statement explains why the tides on Earth are more influenced by the moon than the sun?

• The moon is larger than the sun.

• The moon is solid and the sun is gas.

• The moon is closer to Earth than the sun is.

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The gravitational pull from the moon and sun causes

• moon phases

• eclipses

• tides

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What type of tide occurs during a new and full moon phase?

• spring tide

• neap tide

• full tide

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When the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, it is

• Winter

• Summer

• Fall

• Spring

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Which is an example of a revolution?

• Earth circles the sun

• Large bodies of water periodically rise and fall

• Earth turns on its axis

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Which position must the moon be in to produce a solar eclipse?

• Earth must be between the moon and the sun

• The moon must be in a direct line between Earth and the sun

• The moon must be in the first quarter, with Earth tilted on its axis

• Earth and the moon must both be tilted on their axes in the same direction

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Which is most likely a result of Earth’s rotation?

• All parts of Earth experience the same temperatures

• All parts of Earth experience extreme temperature changes

• All parts of Earth experience periods of daylight and darkness

• All parts of Earth experience the same amount of daylight and darkness

Which event happens during this alignment?

• a solar eclipse

• a lunar eclipse

• the winter solstice

• the summer solstice

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During the summer solstice,

• the Northern Hemisphere receives most sunlight; longest day of year.

• the sun is directly above the equator.

• Northern Hemisphere receives less sunlight; shortest day of year.

• sunlight doesn't change.

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Which is most likely caused by the tilt of Earth on its axis as it revolves around the sun?

• lunar eclipse

• phases of the moon

• two high tides and two low tides each day

• opposite seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres