The Earth, Sun, and Moon

What is the term for the spinning of Earth on its axis?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Precession

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How long does it take for Earth to complete one full revolution around the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365.25 days

• 12 months

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Which of the following causes the different seasons on Earth?

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• Earth's axial tilt

• Earth's rotation speed

• The Moon's gravitational pull

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Describe how the tilt of Earth's axis affects the length of daylight during different seasons.

• It causes equal daylight throughout the year.

• It results in longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.

• It has no effect on daylight length.

• It causes longer nights in summer and shorter nights in winter.

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What phase is the Moon in when it is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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Explain why we see different phases of the Moon from Earth.

• The Moon changes shape.

• The Moon's orbit around Earth causes different portions to be illuminated.

• The Sun's position changes.

• Earth's shadow covers the Moon.

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What causes the tides on Earth?

• The Sun's heat

• The Moon's gravitational pull

• Earth's rotation

• The wind

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How do spring tides differ from neap tides?

• Spring tides occur when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to Earth.

• Spring tides have higher high tides and lower low tides than neap tides.

• Neap tides occur during a full moon.

• Neap tides have higher high tides and lower low tides than spring tides.

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What is a solar eclipse?

• When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon

• When the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth

• When the Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon

• When the Moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun

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Explain the difference between a solar and a lunar eclipse.

• A solar eclipse occurs at night, and a lunar eclipse occurs during the day.

• A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and Earth, while a lunar eclipse occurs when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

• A solar eclipse occurs when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and Earth.

• Both occur when the Sun is between Earth and the Moon.

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