(Earth) Chapter 1 - How do Earth and its Moon Create Cycles?

What causes the different phases of the Moon?

• The Moon changing its shape

• The Moon's position compared to Earth and the Sun

• The Earth's shadow covering the Moon

• The Moon's distance from Earth

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What is the main cause of tides on Earth?

• The rotation of Earth

• The gravitational pull of Mr. Alvord

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• The wind blowing over the ocean

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Why do we experience different seasons on Earth?

• The distance of Earth from the Sun changes

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The shape of Earth's orbit

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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 full

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 12 hours

What is a lunar eclipse?

• When the Moon is directly between the Sun and Earth

• When the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon

• When the Sun is directly between the Earth and the Moon

• When the Moon is new

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

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365 days

• 12 months

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What causes the phases of the Moon to change?

• The Moon's rotation on its axis

• The Moon's revolution around Earth

• The Earth's rotation

• The Sun's movement

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What is the main force that keeps the Moon in orbit around Earth?

• Wind

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Light

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Which phase of the Moon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

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