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

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

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Autumn

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

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 7 days

• 60 days

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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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Which statement best describes weather?

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

• The time Earth takes to complete one rotation on its axis

• A period of recurring atmospheric conditions

• The duration of a lunar eclipse

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When the moon is waxing, how does its illuminated portion change?

• It increases in size

• It decreases in size

• It stays the same throughout the cycle

• It completely disappears before reappearing

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What best defines Earth's revolution?

• The time required for one full orbit around the sun

• The duration of Earth's rotation on its axis

• A seasonal period with recurring weather conditions

• The process of Earth's axial tilt shifting