Sun-Earth-Moon System Review

The gravitational pull from the moon and Earth causes

• moon phases

• eclipses

• tides

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

• Winter

• Summer

• Fall

• Spring

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When the bright part of the moon gets bigger (light move right to left),

• the moon is waxing.

• the moon is waning.

• the tides are changing.

• the moon is a new moon.

What occurs because of the revolution of Earth around the sun and the tilt of the Earth's axis?

• different seasons

• night and day

• lunar eclipses

• moon phases

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.

Moon phases happen every month. Which statement explains why we see the moon changing from night to night.

• The Earth revolves around the moon.

• The Sun revolves around the Earth.

• The moon revolves around the Earth.

• The moon stays in place as the sun moves.

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What force keeps all of the planets in orbit around the sun?

• Electricity

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Gravity

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• Lunar eclipse

• solar eclipse

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What type of eclipse is this?

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipsee

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How many high tides does a place have each day?

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 2