Earth, Moon, and Sun

Which illustration best represents a Full Moon?

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Which illustration represents a Waning Crescent Moon?

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The diagram below shows the relative positions of Earth, the moon, and the sun. The moon is shown at four possible positions around Earth. Which position of the moon could result in a lunar eclipse?

• a.) 1

• b.) 2

• c.) 3

• d.) 4

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Which type of eclipse does the following statement describe? The moon moves into the shadow of the Earth during the night time hours, eventually turning the moon a red color.

• a.) Lunar Eclipse

• b.) Solar Eclipse

• c.) Partial Eclipse

• d.) None of the above

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In order for it to be considered a partial eclipse, which part of the shadow must the object be in?

• a.) Solstice

• b.) Equinox

• c.) Umbra

• d.) Penumbra

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The seasons are caused by...

• a.) The changes in the distribution of light and the tilt of the Earth

• b.) How the Earth rotates

• c.) The distance between the Earth and Sun

• d.) The Earth's weather and average climate

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Day and night are caused by Earth's...

• a.) Revolution

• b.) Rotation

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How long does it take for the Earth to rotate (spin) on its axis one time?

• a.) 1 day (24 hours)

• b.) 7 days

• c.) 29 days

• d.) 365 14 days

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How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun one time?

• a.) 1 day (24 hours)

• b.) 7 days

• c.) 29 days

• d.) 365 1/4 days

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If the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, what season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?

• a.) Spring

• b.) Summer

• c.) Fall

• d.) Winter

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