Sun Earth Moon Review

Which moon phase happens during a Neap Tide?

• Waxing Crescent

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• 1st Quarter

When the moon is waxing it is ____________________.

• Growing or getting bigger

• Shrinking or getting smaller

When the moon is waning it is __________________.

• Growing, or getting bigger

• Shrinking, or getting smaller

When the Earth is between the moon and sun, it is most likely a:

• new moon
• full moon
• waxing crescent
• waxing gibbous

If the new moon must always be between the sun and Earth where should a student put the "sun"

• Position 1
• Position 2
• Position 3
• Position 4

The Earth tilts at ______

• 90°

• 23.5°

• 56.2°

• 24°

What does the rotation of the earth cause us to experience?

• Seasons

• Day and night

• Year

• Summer

What is the term used to describe the motion of the Earth around the Sun?

• Resolution

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Round

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.

• Because it receives the most direct sunlight

• Because no clouds form here.

• Because it is far from the sun

One rotation of Earth is equal to _____

• a year

• a day