Earth, Sun, and Moon Review

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun during the months of June, July, and August. What season would be occuring?

• Fall

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

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The time between today's sunrise and tomorrow's sunrise would be about ______.

• 48 hours

• 12 hours

• 36 hours

• 24 hours

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The time is takes Earth to make one revolution around the sun is approximately one ______.

• year

• season

• day

• month

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Why does the Moon shine brightly at night?

• It is a type of star.

• It reflects the light from the Sun.

• Light from the stars makes it look like it is shining.

• Lights from Earth make it shine.

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Waxing gibbous, waning crescent, and a first-quarter are all examples of what?

• Seasonal changes

• Phases of the Moon

• Lengths of day and night

• Stars in the sky

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Seasons are caused by the _____.

• position of the Moon.

• distance of Earth from the Sun.

• tilt of the Earth as it moves around the Sun.

• Sun getting warmer and colder.

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Which of the following best explains why the Sun appears to move across the sky every day?

• The Sun orbits around Earth.

• Earth rotates on its axis.

• Earth orbits around the Sun.

• The Sun rotates on its axis.

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There are always 24 hours in each day. Why is this true?

• Earth always rotates at the same speed.

• The Sun is at the center of the solar system.

• The Moon always has the same side facing Earth.

• Earth tilts on its axis.

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What phase of the moon is taking place on the 24th?

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Waning Crescent

• Last Quarter

Answer explanation

You can tell this is a Last Quarter moon instead of First Quarter because the moon is getting smaller after the Full Moon on the 16th!

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On June 25th, its is 85 degrees in Valdosta, GA. On January 25th, it is 30 degrees in Valdosta, GA. Why is it colder during certain months of the year?

• The Northern Hemisphere is getting more direct sunlight during the winter months.

• The earth's rotation causes day and night.

• The Northern Hemisphere is getting more direct sunlight during the summer months.

• The sun is closer to earth during the summer.

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