MidUnit 5 Review

Energy from the sun comes from fusion.

What happens during that reaction?

• Hydrogen turns into helium.

• Helium turns into hydrogen.

• Oxygen turns into carbon dioxide.

• Carbon dioxide turns into oxygen.

Which star is closest to Earth?

• troposphere

• corona

• photosphere

• chromosphere

Using special equipment, which layer of the sun’s atmosphere is visible during a total solar eclipse?

• photosphere

• chromosphere

• corona

• solar flares

Climate change on Earth is thought to be affected by which solar phenomenon?

• solar eclipses

• solar flares

• solar prominences

• sunspots

Which solar phenomenon causes magnetic storms?

• solar heat

• solar prominences

• solar flares

• sunspots

During which phase of the moon is it possible to experience a lunar eclipse?

• new moon

• first quarter moon

• full moon

• third quarter moon

During which phase of the moon is it possible to experience a solar eclipse?

• new moon

• first quarter moon

• full moon

• third quarter moon

A certain location on Earth experiences a partial solar eclipse.

Which statement about that location is true?

• The location is in the umbra of the moon’s shadow.

• The location is in the penumbra of the moon’s shadow.

• The location is in the umbra of Earth’s shadow.

• The location is in the penumbra of Earth’s shadow.

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• Earth's distance from the sun

• tilt of Earth’s axis

• rotation of Earth on its axis

• revolution of the moon around Earth

When do both hemispheres receive the same amount of the sun’s energy?

• only winter solstice

• only autumnal equinox

• only vernal equinox

• both autumnal equinox and vernal equinox