Fast and Curious Earth's motion/eclipse/tide/seasons

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once?

• 24 hours
• 365 days
• 27.3 days
• 27.3 hours

The Earth's revolution and its ________ causes seasonal change.

• rotation

• orbit

• tilt

• days

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Which position is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing Winter?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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_________ are caused by the pull of the moon's gravity on the Earth.

• Seasons

• Tides

• Day/night cycle

• Moon

During waning phases, more of the Moon's near side is seen each night.

• True

• False

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During ​ (a)   phases, more of the Moon is visible each night.

• waxing
• waning
• full
• new

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How long is one lunar cycle?

• 29.5 months

• 29.5 days

• 29.5 weeks

• 30 days

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The Earth orbits around the sun.

• rotation

• revolution

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This picture represents​ ​ (a)   ​

• Lunar Eclipse
• Solar Eclipse

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A _____________   _____________ eclipse occurs when only part of the Sun’s surface is  blocked by the Moon.

• Total Solar

• Partial Solar

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