Earth-Sun-Moon

What better explains why it is colder at the poles than at the Earth's equator?

• The Earth is farther from the Sun at the poles than at the equator

• The Earth's orbit is not a perfect circle

• The Earth's axis of rotation is tilted

• The Earth's surface at the poles is more inclined than at the equator

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What is common in the rotations of the Moon and the Earth?

• Both are created by gravity

• Both revolve around the Sun

• Both orbits are the same

• Both take the same amount of time

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In the Northern Hemisphere, which season on Earth is marked by the letter B?

• Summer Solstice

• Winter Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Vernal Equinox

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What phase of the moon occurs during the waxing period when the moon is almost ¾ full?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Waning Gibbous

• Waxing Gibbous

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How often does a syzygy tide occur?

• Once a month

• Once a year

• Twice a month

• Twice a year

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What formed the seas on the Moon?

• Volcanoes

• Lava that rose from the Moon's crust

• Craters

• Highlands

What type of eclipse is shown in the image?

• Lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

• Tidal eclipse

• Quarter eclipse

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What is the difference between a total solar eclipse and a partial solar eclipse?

• A total solar eclipse completely covers the sun, while a partial solar eclipse does not

• A total solar eclipse occurs at night, while a partial solar eclipse occurs during the day

• A total solar eclipse is visible everywhere, while a partial solar eclipse is not

• A total solar eclipse lasts longer than a partial solar eclipse

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Explain why solar and lunar eclipses do not occur every month.

• The Earth's orbit is perfectly circular.

• The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to the Earth's orbit.

• The Sun is always directly aligned with the Earth and the Moon.

• The Moon is always full.

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The phase of the moon when no illuminated surface of the moon is visible from Earth

• Full moon

• New moon

• Third quarter

• First quarter

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