The phase of the moon that occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun is (a)   .

• Full Moon
• New Moon
• First Quarter
• Third Quarter

Answer explanation

When the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, it is called a New Moon phase, making it the correct choice.

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What causes a solar eclipse?

• The Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon

• The Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth

• The Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon

• The Moon moves behind the Earth

Answer explanation

The Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth

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Match the following lunar phases with the correct description of when a lunar eclipse can occur.

• Lunar eclipse can occur

• New Moon

• Lunar eclipse cannot occur

• Full Moon

• Lunar eclipse cannot occur

• First Quarter

• Lunar eclipse cannot occur

• Third Quarter

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What is primarily responsible for causing the tides on Earth?

• The Sun's gravity only

• The Moon's gravity only

• Both the Sun's and the Moon's gravity

• Earth's rotation

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Why do we experience different seasons on Earth?

• The Earth is closer to the Sun in summer and farther in winter.

• The Sun emits more heat in the summer.

• The tilt of Earth's axis changes the angle of sunlight received during the year.

• The Earth moves faster in its orbit during the summer.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What type of tide occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in a straight line? (a)  

• Neap tide
• Spring tide
• Diurnal tide
• Mixed tide

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Match the following descriptions to the correct explanation of why the same side of the Moon always faces Earth.

• Explanation for synchronous rotation relative to the orbital period

• The Earth's gravity has stopped the Moon's rotation

• Explanation for a celestial body whose rotation is halted by another's gravitational pull

• The Moon's rotation is much faster than its orbit

• Explanation for a celestial body rotating rapidly compared to its orbital speed

• The Moon rotates on its axis at the same rate it orbits Earth

• Explanation for a celestial body that is stationary relative to its orbital path

• The Moon does not rotate on its axis

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What phenomenon occurs when the Moon's shadow falls on Earth?

• Lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

• Full Moon

• New Moon

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