Unit 7A Sun Moon Earth Review

Use the information and diagram to answer the following question.

The diagram shows the Sun's rays lighting Earth's surface. Which area of Earth is receiving the MOST heat from the Sun's rays?

• the North Pole

• north of the equator

• the South Pole

• south of the equator

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The table shows the average temperatures for Atlanta, Georgia, recorded for 12 months. Why do the temperatures change over the months?

• Because the Moon is tilted on its axis, it reflects more sunlight on Earth during different times of Earth's yearly orbit.

• Because Earth is tilted on its axis, the stars reflect more light during different times of the Earth's yearly orbit.

• Because the Sun is tilted on its axis, parts of Earth get more sunlight during different times of Earth's yearly orbit.

• Because Earth is tilted on its axis, parts of Earth get more hours of sunlight during different times of Earth's yearly orbit.

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Use the information and diagram to answer the following question.

The diagram is of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth. What event is shown in the diagram?

• lunar eclipse

• solar eclipse

• crescent moon

• full moon

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Use the diagram to answer the following question. Which explanation BEST describes the event in the diagram?

• A lunar rotation occurs the moon orbits the Earth once every 27 days for the moon to rotate once on its axis.

• A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes in front of the Sun causing a shadow to fall on certain portions of the Earth.

• A solar alignment occurs when the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth all appear in the same part of the sky.

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into Earth's shadow.

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Use the model to answer the following question.

The model shows different positions of the moon relative to Earth and the sun. In which phase of the model will an observer on Earth see a waxing crescent?

• Phase B

• Phase C

• Phase D

• Phase A

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Use the diagram to answer the following question. Which letter indicates where the moon would be located during a lunar eclipse?

• Position O

• Position P

• Position N

• Position M

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Use the information and model to answer the following question.

The model shows the Moon at four different positions as it revolves around the Earth. Position A occurred on April 1, 2017. Which statement BEST describes the moon’s position in 14 days and why?

• Position B, a 3rd Quarter moon, because the moon revolves around Earth about once every 7 days.

• Position A, a 1st Quarter moon, because the moon revolves around Earth about once every 28 days.

• Position D, a new moon, because the moon revolves around Earth about once every 7 days.

• Position C, a full moon, because the moon revolves around Earth about once every 28 days.

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Use the information to answer the following question. Summer is warmer than Winter in Northern Hemisphere because during Summer the Northern Hemisphere gets more direct sunlight. Which explanation explains why the Northern Hemisphere gets more direct sunlight in the Summer?

• The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun during the Summer.

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun so the days are longer

• The Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun so the days are shorter.

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun during the Summer.

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Which of the following BEST explains the differences between

rotation and the revolution of a planet?

• Rotation is a planet’s movement around the Sun causing four seasons to occur. Revolution is the spinning of the planet on its axis causing Earth to experience day and night. 

• Revolution is a planet’s movement around the Sun causing four seasons to occur. Rotation is the spinning of the planet on its axis causing day and night.

• Revolution is a planet's movement around the Sun causing day and night to occur. Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis causing seasons.

• Rotation is the planet's movement around the Sun causing four seasons to occur. Revolution is the spinning of the planet on its axis causing it to experience only daylight.

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