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Earth, Moon, and Sun: Phases, Seasons, and Weather Quiz

Authored by Dahlia Kandil

Science

6th Grade

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Earth, Moon, and Sun: Phases, Seasons, and Weather Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which moon phase occurs when Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon?

Full moon

New moon

First quarter moon

Blue moon

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A lunar eclipse happens when which celestial body casts a shadow on the moon?

The moon casts a shadow on Earth

Earth casts a shadow on the moon

The sun casts a shadow on the moon

The moon casts a shadow on the sun

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does it take for Earth to complete one full journey around the sun?

24 hours

365 days

30 days

7 days

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it leans toward the sun?

Winter

Summer

Spring

Autumn

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best describes a season?

The time it takes Earth to complete a full orbit around the sun

A recurring period with characteristic weather patterns

The duration of Earth's rotation on its axis

A time when weather conditions change unpredictably

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much time does Earth need to travel completely around the sun?

365 days

30 days

7 days

60 days

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when the moon is waxing compared to when it is waning?

Its illuminated portion increases, then decreases

Its illuminated portion decreases, then increases

It stays the same size throughout the cycle

It disappears completely before reappearing

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