Chapter 20 practice

The sun appears to move east to west because:

• The sun actually moves from east to west
• The earth rotates from west to east
• The sun orbits the earth
• The earth is stationary

1. During what quarter is half of the near side of the moon is visible?

• First Quarter
• Second Quarter
• Third Quarter
• Fourth Quarter

The Moon's time for _____________ and _____________ are the same.

• rising, setting
• rising, falling
• orbiting, rotating
• rotating, revolving

1. The number of daylight and dark hours are the same during the:

• Summer solstice
• Winter solstice
• March equinox

• Vernal equinox

1.  The portion of the Moon that passes through Earth’s _______ determines whether an eclipse will be partial or full.

• Atmosphere
• Magnetic Field
• Umbra

• Orbit

What is the theory of the Moon’s origin?

• The Moon was captured by Earth's gravity
• The Moon was formed from a giant impact with the Sun

• The Moon was formed at the same time as Earth
• The Moon was formed from the debris left over after a giant impact with Earth

1. The Northern Hemisphere receives more sunlight during ______.

• Winter
• Autumn
• Spring
• Summer

1. A ________ occurs only during a new moon because the moon comes between Earth and the Sun, so there is no light shining on the side of the Moon facing Earth.

• Solar Eclipse
• Lunar Eclipse
• Blue Moon
• New Moon

1. __________ occur during the new moon and the full moon.

• Solar Eclipses
• Lunar Eclipses
• Spring Tides

• Rainbows

Why can we only see one side of the Moon?

• The Moon doesn't rotate on its axis
• The Moon is too far away to see the other side
• The Moon's other side is always in shadow
• The Moon rotates on its axis at the same rate that it orbits the Earth