Two locations experience opposite seasons. During January, City X experiences winter, and City Z experiences summer. Which statement best describes the locations of each city?

D. City X is in a hemisphere that is tilted away from the Sun, and City Z is in a hemisphere that is tilted toward the Sun. City X is experiencing winter, so it must be located in a hemisphere that is tilted away from the Sun, receiving less direct sunlight. City Z is experiencing summer, so it must be located in a hemisphere that is tilted toward the Sun, receiving more direct sunlight.

A. City X and City Z are in a hemisphere that is tilted toward the Sun. The cities experience opposite seasons during the same month, so they are most likely located in different hemispheres, not the same hemisphere.

B. City X and City Z are in a hemisphere that is tilted away from the Sun. The cities experience opposite seasons during the same month, so they are most likely located in different hemispheres, not the same hemisphere.

C. City X is in a hemisphere that is tilted toward the Sun, and City Z is in a hemisphere that is tilted away from the Sun. City X is located in a hemisphere that is tilted away from, not toward, the Sun, and City Z is located located in a hemisphere that is tilted toward, not away from, the Sun.

Earth revolves around the Sun on its tilted axis. As Earth revolves around the Sun, different parts of Earth receive different amounts of sunlight. What effect does this have on Earth?

B. different seasons Earth receiving different amounts of sunlight causes seasons.

A. Day and night Earth rotating on its axis, not receiving different amounts of sunlight, causes day and night.

C. high and low tides The Moon revolving around Earth causes tides. Earth receiving different amounts of sunlight causes seasons.

D. constant temperatures Earth receiving different amounts of sunlight causes different seasons, not consistent temperatures.

In July, the Northern Hemisphere receives more direct sunlight than the Southern Hemisphere. Why does one hemisphere receive more direct sunlight than the other?

A. Earth is tilted on its axis. Because Earth is tilted on its axis, the hemisphere that is tilted toward the Sun receives more direct sunlight than the hemisphere that is tilted away from the Sun.

B. Earth rotates on its axis. Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night, not one hemisphere to receive more direct sunlight than the other.

C. Earth revolves around the Sun. Earth's revolution causes seasons to change; it is not the reason that one hemisphere experiences different amounts of direct sunlight.

D. The Moon revolves around Earth. The Moon's revolution around Earth causes tides on Earth, not one hemisphere to receive more direct sunlight than the other.

What would most likely occur if the Sun did not heat Earth?

B. There would be slightly less weather.

C. There would be more severe weather.

D. There would be the same amount of weather.

Read the passage about Hadley. Hadley and her parents live in Georgia and are planning a vacation to Maine for spring break. Why would Hadley's mom tell her to pack warm clothing for a spring time trip north to Maine?

A. Because Maine is farther north in the Northern Hemisphere and gets less direct sunlight, it will be colder than Georgia.

B. Because Maine is farther north in the Northern Hemisphere and gets more direct sunlight, it will be colder than Georgia.

C. Because Maine is farther north in the Northern Hemisphere and gets less direct sunlight, it will be warmer than Georgia.

D. Because Maine is farther north in the Northern Hemisphere and gets more direct sunlight, it will be warmer than Georgia.

At what time of year does the Southern Hemisphere receive the minimum hours of daylight?

D. winter solstice During a winter solstice, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun and receives the least hours of daylight.

A. autumn equinox During an autumn equinox, the Southern Hemisphere receives more hours of daylight than a winter solstice.

B. summer solstice During a summer solstice, the Southern Hemisphere receives the maximum, not minimum, hours of daylight.

C. vernal equinox During a vernal equinox, the Southern Hemisphere receives more hours of daylight than a winter solstice.

During winter, the angle at which sunlight reaches New York is less than the angle at which sunlight reaches Florida. How does the angle of sunlight that each place receives affect how winter is experienced in each place?

D. Florida receives more direct sunlight than New York, so Florida is warmer than New York. Florida is warmer than New York during winter because it receives more direct sunlight than New York.

A. Florida receives more indirect sunlight than New York, so Florida is colder than New York. Florida is warmer, not colder, than New York during winter because it receives more direct, not indirect, sunlight than New York.

B. Florida receives more indirect sunlight than New York, so Florida is warmer than New York. Florida is warmer than New York during winter because it receives more direct, not indirect, sunlight than New York.

C. Florida receives more direct sunlight than New York, so Florida is colder than New York. Florida is warmer, not colder, than New York during winter because it receives more direct sunlight.

Solar eclipses occur about twice a year. But seeing a total solar eclipse is often described as a "once in a lifetime" experience. Why is it so rare to experience a total solar eclipse?

The width of the Moon's shadow is very narrow, so a particular area is very unlikely to lie along the path of totality during the eclipse.

Total solar eclipses only occur once or twice a century.

Total solar eclipses usually occur in late winter, when clouds are most likely to block the view.

If you aren't paying attention at the time, its very easy not to notice a total solar eclipse.

Why does the Moon seem to change shape when it is waxing and waning?

A. Different portions of the Moon reflect sunlight as the Moon orbits around the Earth.

B. Different portions of the Moon reflect sunlight as the Earth orbits around the Moon.

C. The Earth creates a shadow on the Moon.

D. The Moon creates a shadow on the Earth.

Which is the best description of the Moon's position during a new moon?

D. The Moon is between Earth and the Sun.

A. The Moon has moved behind the Sun.

B. The Moon has moved behind clouds.

C. The Sun is between Earth and the Moon.

What causes the seasons to change?

Earth's tilt in relation to the sun.

The warming and cooling of Earth's core.

Sea pulled TOWARD the moon where Earth is CLOSEST to the moon

Sea pulled AWAY from the moon where Earth is FARTHEST to the moon

Sea pulled AWAY from the moon where Earth is CLOSEST to the moon

the interaction of Earth, the moon and the sun.

strong winds that blow over ocean waters.

the shifting of the plates on the ocean floor.

variations in the salinity of ocean water

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What event is shown in the diagram?

A.

solar eclipse

B.

lunar eclipse

C.

full moon

D.

crescent moon

C.

full moon

D.

crescent moon

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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

A.

full

B.

third quarter

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new

D.

waxing crescent

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why can a solar eclipse only happen during a new moon?

A.

During a new moon, Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.

B.

During a new moon, the Moon is between the Sun and Earth.

C.

During a new moon, the Moon is fullest and blocks the sunlight best.

D.

During a new moon, Earth does not receive the light created by the Moon.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How would eclipses most likely be affected if the Moon doubled in size?

A.

There would be more frequent solar eclipses because the Moon can more easily block the Sun.

B.

Solar eclipses would no longer occur because the Moon would not be able to block the Sun.

C.

Lunar eclipses would no longer occur because the Moon would not be able to block Earth.

D.

There would be more frequent lunar eclipses because the Moon can more easily block Earth.

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There would be more frequent lunar eclipses because the Moon can more easily block Earth.

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The Moon's orbit brings a part of the Moon into the Earth's shadow.

B.

The Moon is in a crescent phase when it aligns with Earth and the Sun.

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The Moon rotates so the Sun shines on part of the dark side of the Moon.

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The Moon's orbit brings part of the Moon in line between the Sun and Earth.

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Why does an eclipse happen?

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Stars twinkle which creates a delay in light transfer.

B.

The planets Mars and Venus interfere with Earth's orbit.

C.

A celestial object moves into the shadow made by another celestial object.

D.

The Sun burns out quickly and reignites due to changes in magnetic energy.

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Which of the following shows the position of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

Image A

Image B

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Image D

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CDA#2: Science

41 questions

What event is shown in the diagram?

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

Why can a solar eclipse only happen during a new moon?

How would eclipses most likely be affected if the Moon doubled in size?

D.
There would be more frequent lunar eclipses because the Moon can more easily block Earth.

Why does an eclipse happen?

Which of the following shows the position of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

In a solar eclipse, what is blocking the light from the Sun?

The eclipse in the image is a

The eclipse in the image is a

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