S6E2A

Earth's axial tilt affects

• days

• years

• seasons

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When the people of Earth cannot see a Moon, which phase is the Moon in?

• full moon

• waxing crescent

• new moon

• waxing gibbous

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Which of the following statements about Earth is true

• It is the only planet in the solar system that rotates on an axis

• It is the only planet in the solar system with a moon

• It is the only planet in the solar system with an atmosphere

• It is the only planet in the solar system known to support life

What is the last Moon phase before the new moon?

• full moon

• waning crescent

• waxing gibbous

• none of the above

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A half moon is also referred to as a

• new moon

• full moon

• first quarter

• waxing crescent

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Which is the closest object to Earth?

• Jupiter

• Moon

• Sun

• Pluto

Between which phases is the Moon Waxing? Select TWO answers

• full moon and third quarter moon

• first quarter and full moon

• new moon and first quarter moon

• third quarter and new moon

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This is caused because different areas of the Moon's surface are lighted by the Sun

• the craters on the Moon

• the Moon's phases

• our seasons

• solar flares

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The Moon is visible to us because the Moon

• reflect light from the Sun

• reflects light from the Earth

• produces light through fusion

• produces light through combustion

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The Moon orbits the Earth approximately every ___ days

• 27.3

• 28

• 29.5

• 30

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