Earth, Moon, Sun System Quiz

True or False: At all times 1/2 the Earth is lit by the sun and 1/2 the Earth is in darkness.

• True

• False

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Name this phase of the moon.

• waning crescent
• waxing crescent
• waning gibbous
• waxing gibbous

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What causes us to only see the same side of the Moon from Earth?

• The Moon's tilt.
• The Moon's gravity.
• The Moon's rotation and revolution are at the same pace.
• We can see all sides of the Moon from Earth

Which phase occurs directly AFTER the full moon?

• waning crescent

• waxing crescent

• waning gibbous

• waxing gibbous

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How much of the moon is always lit?

• can't tell
• always changes
• half
• 3/4

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Which of the following best describes why the Earth has the four seasons?

• The sun is closer to the Earth during summer and farther away during winter
• The sun shines directly onto the equator all year long
• The tilt of the Earth is the primary reason for the seasons

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Why is it warmer in the summer?

• Closer to the sun
• More direct light from Earth's tilt
• Stronger light from the sun
• Earth spins slower

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Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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