Exploring the Earth-Sun-Moon System

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

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

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During which type of eclipse is the Moon located between the Earth and the Sun?

• Lunar Eclipse

• Solar Eclipse

• Penumbral Eclipse

• Winter Eclipse

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Which object has the greatest affect on Earth's tides?

• The rotation of Earth on its axis.

• The gravitational pull of the Sun.

• The gravitational pull of the Moon.

• The tilt of Earth's axis.

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Which of the following best describes a spring tide?

• A tide with very little difference between high and low tide.

• A tide that occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles.

• A tide with very high and low water levels.

• A tide that occurs only in the spring season.

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What is the approximate duration of one complete orbit of the Moon around the Earth?

• 24 hours

• 7 days

• 1 month

• 1 year

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Which of the following describes a neap tide?

• A tide with very little difference between high and low tide.

• A tide that occurs when the Earth, Sun, and Moon are in line.

• A tide with very high water levels.

• A tide that occurs only during the new moon.

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What is the phase of the Moon when it appears fully lit (illuminated) from Earth?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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Which of the following best explains why we always see the same side of the Moon from Earth?

• The Moon does not rotate on its axis.

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

• The Moon's orbit is perfectly circular.

• The Earth's rotation is the same as the Moon's orbit.

What happens during a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun.

• The Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

• The Sun is between the Earth and the Moon.

• The Moon very far from from Earth.

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Which of the following is true about the Earth's rotation?

• It takes approximately 365 days to complete one rotation.

• It causes the change in seasons.

• It takes approximately 24 hours to complete one rotation.

• It is responsible for the phases of the Moon.

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