Staar Review: Earth Science

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Imagine you're an astronaut observing the Earth's moon. On July 2nd, you notice it's in its 3rd Quarter phase. When do you predict the moon will celebrate its next full moon party? (a)  

• July 9th

• July 16th

• July 23rd

• July 30th

Answer explanation

The approximate date of the next full moon after a 3rd Quarter moon on July 2nd is July 23rd. This is because a full moon typically occurs about 7 days after the 3rd Quarter moon.

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Imagine you're on a globe-trotting adventure! In which season would you find yourself basking in the Northern Hemisphere when you land on Position 3? (a)  

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

Answer explanation

The season taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3 is Summer.

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Imagine you're on a globe-trotting adventure! In which season would you find yourself if you landed in the Northern Hemisphere at Position 4? (a)  

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

Answer explanation

The season taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4 is Fall.

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Get ready for a lunar adventure! 🌕 On December 23, 2018, the night sky will be illuminated by a brilliant full moon. Can you guess when the moon will throw its next big, bright party?

• January 1, 2019

• January 10, 2019

• January 21, 2019

• February 1, 2019

Answer explanation

The next full moon after December 23, 2018, will occur on January 21, 2019, as the average lunar cycle is about 29.5 days.

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Imagine you're an astronaut observing Earth from space. You notice a particular arrangement of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. What type of tide would this celestial dance create?

• full moon tide

• new moon tide

• neap tide

• spring tide

Answer explanation

The arrangement of Earth, Moon, and Sun during neap tide results in weaker tides due to the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun partially canceling each other out.

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