Sun Earth Moon

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

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 27.3 days

• 27.3 hours

Which position is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing Winter?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which location would a 1st quarter moon be visible?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 7

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When the moon is a full moon a(n) _______ eclipse can occur.

• solar

• lunar

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Night and day is evidence that the earth is

• rotating

• revolving

• cold

• warm

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The seasons are caused by the ________ of the axis and the Earth's _____________ around the sun.

• tilt, revolution

• tilt, rotation

• curve, revolution

• curve, rotation

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During a lunar eclipse, what celestial object is casting a shadow?

• Sun
• Earth
• Moon
• Mercury

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During a solar eclipse, what celestial object is casting a shadow?

• Sun
• Earth
• Moon
• Venus

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To view the total solar eclipse, where do you have to be located?

• Within the Moon's full shadow
• Within the Sun's full shadow
• Within the Moon's partial shadow
• Within the Earth's partial shadow

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The darkest part of a shadow is called the ________.

• umbra
• penumbra
• eclipse
• dark-dark