Sun, Earth, and Moon Vocabulary

During which phase does the Moon appear to be unlit (no light) by sunlight?

• first quarter

• third quarter

• new moon

• full moon

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The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. Before a new moon becomes a full moon, it must go through the

• waning crescent and waning gibbous phases.

• first quarter and third quarter phases.

• waning crescent and first quarter phases.

• waxing crescent and waxing gibbous phases.

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Directions: The diagram below shows the Moon in its complete orbit around Earth over a period of about 29 days. Use this diagram to answer any questions that follow. Which position on the diagram shows a full moon?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

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What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?

• the gravitational force of the Moon and Sun

• the Sun's electromagnetic energy

• Earth's magnetic field

• Earth's rotation

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Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?

• Earth's orbit around the Sun

• Earth's gravity

• the tilt of Earth's axis

• the Moon's gravity

Eclipses occur because the Moon

• does not create its own light and only reflects light from the Sun.

• does not create its own light and only reflects the light from Earth.

• creates its own light, which is blocked by the Sun during an eclipse.

• creates its own light, which is blocked by Earth during an eclipse.

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Which object is blocked from sight during a lunar eclipse?

• Earth

• Mars

• the Moon

• the Sun

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Use the diagram below to answer the questions that follow. According to the diagram, a solar eclipse is most likely to occur when the Moon is in what position?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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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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Which movement of ocean water is caused by the Moon?

• tides

• waves

• deep currents

• shallow currents