Unit 6: The Sun, Earth, & Moon

Based on the diagram, which location of the Moon would most likely result in people being able to view a total solar eclipse?

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Meagan learned that the way Earth moves around the Sun causes changes to the seasons. Which best explains why winter is colder than summer?

• Earth spins faster on its axis in winter.

• Earth is farther from the Sun in winter.

• The rotation of Earth causes more wind to blow in winter.

• The tilt of Earth allows less energy to be received in winter.

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During the new moon phase, the Moon cannot be seen in the night sky. Which diagram shows how the Moon, Earth, and the Sun are arranged during the new moon phase?

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Which latitude receives the greatest amount of solar energy each year on about December 21?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Equator

• Antarctic Circle

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In the position shown, the model represents summer in the Southern Hemisphere. How can Giselle change the model to represent summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

• by turning the flashlight away from the foam ball

• by pointing the top of the skewer toward the flashlight

• by making the foam ball hang lower than the flashlight

• by increasing the distance between the foam ball and the flashlight

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Blanca wants to show her class the importance of the tilt of Earth in seasonal changes. She drew four diagrams on the board. Which diagram correctly shows when it is winter at Point X?

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At which position in the orbit of Earth would City X have summer?

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Based on the cycle of moon phases, what date would the students predict that the next full moon occurred in 2007?

• February 16

• February 22

• March 3

• March 10

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How would the Moon appear from Earth when the Sun, Earth, and the Moon are arranged as shown in the diagram?

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Based on Natalie’s observations, which phase of the moon will appear next?

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