Earth/Sun/Moon Review

Which of the following alignments is necessary for a SOLAR eclipse

• The moon is located in a straight line between the sun and the Earth

• The Earth is located 45 degrees between the sun and the moon

• The Sun is located in a straight line between the moon and the Earth

• The moon is located 45 degrees in front of the Earth and the sun.

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In this diagram, what season will the northern hemisphere be in? (HINT: Look at the direction of the axis)

• Spring

• Winter

• Summer

• Fall

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From SMALLEST to LARGEST, which of the following is in the correct order?

• Earth’s Moon, Earth, Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe, and Sun

• Universe, Solar System, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy, Sun, Earth’s Moon

• Earth’s Moon, Earth, Sun, Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe

• None of the above

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The diagram represents what type of eclipse?

• Partial Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

• Partial Lunar eclipse

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Select all that applies to a Lunar eclipse.

• During a new moon

• During a full moon

• Moon is an orange/red tint

• Moon is completely black

• More common to see than a Solar eclipse.

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Select all that applies to a Solar eclipse

• The Earth is in between the Sun and the moon.

• During a new moon

• Moon looks like a black ball in the sky with wisps of light surrounding it

• Occurs every 2 months

• The moon is in between the Sun and the Earth.

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Tyler saw a full moon in the night sky. After looking at the moon, what can Tyler conclude?

• The moon will next enter the third quarter phase

• He will see a new moon in approximately one month

• The other side of the moon is currently dark.

• The other side of the moon is currently lit.

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What is the best reason for the summer days in Toronto (north of the equator) tend to be warmer than winter days there?

• The Sun gets hotter during the summer.

• Earth’s southern axis directly towards the Sun.

• Earth is closer to the Sun during the summer.

• Earth’s northern axis tilts closer to the Sun.

• None of the answers are correct

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Which number would show a New Moon? (Hint: Look where the sun is on the diagram)

• 3

• 7

• 6

• 1

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Fill in the blank. The moon orbits the ______.

• Earth

• Sun

• the Solar System

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