Earth, Moon, and Sun

Which Moon phase occurs when the unlit side faces Earth?

• crescent

• gibbous

• full

• new

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The phases of the Moon are a result of which of the following?

• the Moon's orbit around the Sun

• the Moon's orbit around Earth

• Earth's orbit around the Moon

• Earth's orbit around the Sun

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The picture below shows the position of the Moon, Earth, and the Sun.Those experiencing night on Earth are observing the Moon in which phase?

• full moon

• new moon

• waning moon

• quarter moon

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Which of the following statements is correct?

• Solar eclipses produce a larger shadow than lunar eclipses.

• Lunar eclipses are easier to see during the day than at night.

• Solar eclipses last longer when they happen during a full moon.

• Lunar eclipses can be viewed from more places on Earth than solar eclipses.

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Which of the following shows the position of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

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What can happen when Earth, the Sun, and the Moon line up in a straight line?

• a change in the order of Moon phases

• a reversal in the orbital direction

• decreased planetary rotation

• a lunar or solar eclipse

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Which of the following will occur when the Moon is directly between Earth and the Sun?

• third quarter phase

• first quarter phase

• lunar eclipse

• solar eclipse

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How could this model be altered to correctly illustrate a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon should be moved to the left of the Earth, directly in

  line with the Sun’s rays

• The Moon should be left where it is, and the Earth should be

  moved closer to the Sun.

• The Moon should be moved to the left of the Sun, so the Sun is in between the Moon and the Earth.

• The Moon should be moved to the right of the Earth, directly in

  line with the Sun’s rays

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Which of the following occurs when one planetary body passes through the shadow of another?

• eclipse

• umbra

• flare

• orbit

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What kind of moon can people expect to see when Earth is between the Moon and the Sun?

• a crescent moon

• a gibbous moon

• a full moon

• a new moon

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