Quiz earth, sun, and moon

What does the word "Lunar" mean?

• Sun

• Moon

• Star

• Planet

Which phase of the Moon is necessary for a lunar eclipse to occur?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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What is the duration of a total lunar eclipse?

• 1 to 3 1/2 hours

• 2 to 4 hours

• 30 minutes to 1 hour

• 4 to 6 hours

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How often does a lunar eclipse occur?

• About every 6 months

• Once a year

• Every 3 months

• Every 2 years

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What is a Hemisphere?

• A quarter of the globe

• Half of the globe

• The entire globe

• A third of the globe

Where is the equator located on Earth?

• At the North Pole

• At the South Pole

• Halfway between the North and South poles

• Along the Prime Meridian

At what latitude is the equator located?

• 0° latitude

• 45° latitude

• 90° latitude

• 180° latitude

Which hemisphere is located below the equator?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

Which continents are on the Equator?

• South America and Africa

• North America and Europe

• Asia and Australia

• Antarctica and Europe

True or False: the moon has 4 phases.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Always

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