Sun-Moon-Earth System

How many days does it take for the Moon to revolve around the Earth?

• About 35 days

• About 28 days

• About 15 days

• About 20 days

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How many days does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

• 30
• 100
• 500
• 365

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Why is there not a lunar and solar eclipse every 28 days?

• The sun's position in the sky changes throughout the month
• The moon's orbit is tilted relative to the Earth's orbit around the sun.

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How would the Earth's Axis be described?

• A line that marks the boundary between the Earth's crust and mantle
• An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.
• A line that separates the Earth's atmosphere from outer space
• A line that connects the East and West Poles of the Earth

What is the tilt of the Earth's Axis?

• 30 degrees
• 23.5 degrees
• 10 degrees
• 45 degrees

If a New Moon occurs on July 2, what date will the next full moon occur?

• Around July 30

• Around August 1

• Around July 16

• Around June 20

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What does waxing mean in moon phases?

• Decreasing light

• Increasing light

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What does waning mean in moon phases?

• Decreasing light

• Increasing light

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The phases of the Moon are caused by the Moon's orbit around the Earth, the Moon reflecting light from the Sun, and....

• the Moon's size

• the angles of the Earth, Moon and Sun

• a lunar eclipse

• distance from the Moon to the Earth

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How many days are there between a new moon and a full moon?

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