Earth & Space Systems

It takes the moon approximately 1 year to orbit the earth

 

 

• True

• False

Stating that the phases of the moon are caused by the shadow of Earth:

 

• is a common misconception

• is true

• is partially correct

• is fully correct

What is it called when the phase of the moon is getting larger?

 

• waxing

• waning

• gibbous

• new moon

  Tides are caused by:

 

• strong winds that blow over ocean waters.

• changes in the salinity of the ocean water.

• the shifting of the plates on the ocean floor.

• the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

Which type of tide is pictured below?

A neap tide—seven days after a spring tide—refers to a period of moderate tides when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other

•  True

• False

How many tides occur on average during one day?

 

• 1 low

• 2 high and 2 low

• 3

• 1 high

During what phase can a lunar eclipse occur?

• New moon

• First Quarter

• Full moon

• Half moon

 

What variables affect the gravitational force between two objects?

• colour & composition

• volume & position

• mass & distance between them

• speed & shape

Solar eclipses occur every time there is a new moon

 

• True

• False

When the equator is closest to the sun, this period is known as a/an _____. 

• Solstice

• Fiesta

• Equinox

• Months