Kinesha and her friend were watching a solar eclipse. Kinesha explains to her friend that a solar eclipse means that Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon. Her friend tells Kinesha that her explanation is incorrect. Why?

Kinesha is incorrect because a solar eclipse occurs when the Sun is directly between the Moon and Earth.

Kinesha is incorrect because a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is directly above Earth and the Sun.

Kinesha is incorrect because a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is directly below Earth and the Sun.

Kinesha is incorrect because a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is directly beside Earth and the Sun.

How does a solar eclipse compare with a lunar eclipse?

During a solar eclipse, the Sun gets darker as the Moon blocks the Sun's light. During a lunar eclipse, the Moon gets darker as Earth blocks the Sun's light

During a solar eclipse, the Moon gets darker as Earth blocks the Sun's light. During a lunar eclipse, the Sun gets darker as the Moon blocks the Sun's light.

During a solar eclipse, the Moon gets darker the Moon blocks the Sun's light. During a lunar eclipse, the Sun gets darker as Earth blocks the Sun's light.

During a solar eclipse, the Sun gets darker as Earth blocks the Sun's light. During a lunar eclipse, the Moon gets darker as Earth blocks the Sun's light.

Why do eclipses not occur each month?

Due to the tilt of Earth's orbit and the Moon's orbit, their positions are not always aligned to block the Sun's light.

Due to the speed of Earth's rotation and the Moon's rotation, they are not always fast enough to block the Sun's light.

Due to their changing distance to the Sun, Earth and the Moon are not always beside each other to block the Sun's light.

Due to their revolution around the Sun, Earth and the Moon are not always close enough to block the Sun's light.

How does Tallahassee, Florida experience winter compared to the other cities?

Tallahassee, Florida experiences milder winters because it receives more direct sunlight than the other cities.

Tallahassee, Florida experiences harsher winters because it receives less direct sunlight than the other cities.

Tallahassee, Florida experiences harsher winters because it receives more direct sunlight than the other cities.

Tallahassee, Florida experiences milder winters because it receives less direct sunlight than the other cities.

During the month of July, Floridians living in the Northern Hemisphere experience hot weather while Australians living in the Southern Hemisphere experience cold weather. Why does Florida experience summer while Australia experiences winter?

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted more toward the Sun than the Southern Hemisphere.

Australia is closer to the Sun than Florida during the month of July.

The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing day while the Southern Hemisphere is experiencing night.

Florida is closer to the equator than Australia during the month of July.

Which of the following explains the difference in temperatures between January and July?

In July, sunlight hits Jacksonville more directly and for a longer time than in January.

In July, sunlight hits Jacksonville less directly and for a longer time than in January.

In July, sunlight hits Jacksonville more directly and for a shorter time than in January.

In July, sunlight hits Jacksonville less directly and for a shorter time than in January.

Which relationship between Earth and the Sun explains the changing of the seasons during a year?

The tilt of Earth's axis causes changes in the angle of the Sun's rays during a year.

During a year, the Sun expands to cause summer, and then contracts to cause winter.

As Earth travels closer to the Sun, summer occurs, and as it gets further away, winter occurs.

Yearly increases in solar activity cause summer, and decreases in solar activity cause winter.

Why do the temperatures change over the months?

Because Earth is tilted on its axis, parts of Earth get more sunlight during different times of Earth's yearly orbit.

Because the Sun is tilted on its axis, parts of Earth get more sunlight during different times of Earth's yearly orbit.

Because the Moon is tilted on its axis, it reflects more sunlight on Earth during different times of Earth's yearly orbit.

Because Earth is tilted on its axis, the stars reflect more light during different times of the Earth's yearly orbit.

Which seasons are the hemispheres experiencing?

It is summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

It is fall in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere and fall in the Southern Hemisphere.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Phases of the Moon are a result of which of the following?

the Moon orbits around the sun

the moon's orbit around the earth

Earths orbits around the Moon

Earth's orbits around the Sun

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which moon phases can the models be used to demonstrate?

Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a full moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a new moon.

Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a new moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a third quarter moon.

Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a full moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a waning crescent moon.

Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a first quarter moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a waxing gibbous moon.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which number in the diagram shows the waxing crescent Moon?

2

4

6

8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct series of phases from a full moon to a new moon?

waning gibbous, first quarter, waxing crescent

waxing gibbous, third quarter, waxing crescent

waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent

waxing gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these would be best to use to model the Moon's phase changes?

two different sized foam balls to represent Earth and the Moon and a light source to represent the Sun

a flashlight for the Moon and a foam ball for Earth

a photograph of the Moon

glowing star stickers placed against a black background

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which moon is a first quarter moon?

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R

S

T

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which moon is a waning crescent moon?

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x

u

w

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Master chief Astronomy

22 questions

The Phases of the Moon are a result of which of the following?

Which moon phases can the models be used to demonstrate?

Which number in the diagram shows the waxing crescent Moon?

What is the correct series of phases from a full moon to a new moon?

Which of these would be best to use to model the Moon's phase changes?

Which moon is a first quarter moon?

Which moon is a waning crescent moon?

Which moon is a waxing gibbous moon?

During a lunar eclipse, what is the phase of the Moon?

During a solar eclipse, what is the phase of the Moon?

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