The Moon - Earth's Satellite

What occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Moon and the Sun?

• a new moon

• a lunar eclipse

• a full moon

• a solar eclipse

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For a solar eclipse to occur,

• the sun must be directly between Earth and the moon.

• the moon must be directly between Earth and the sun.

• the moon must be directly behind Earth.

• Earth must be directly between the sun and the moon.

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You are less likely to see a total solar eclipse than a total lunar eclipse because

• the moon’s shadow covers all of Earth during a solar eclipse.

• new moon phases occur less often than full moon phases.

• only people on the daytime side of Earth can see a solar eclipse.

• the moon’s umbra only covers a small area on Earth’s surface.

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Which solar system event does this diagram show? 

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• First Quarter moon

• Third Quarter moon

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What do natural and artificial satellites have in common?

• The do not have anything in common

• They send information to the Earth

• They orbit celestial bodies

• They float outer space with no direction

What is the name of a body or object that orbits a larger body?

• moon

• comet

• asteroid

• satellite

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Many planets have natural satellites, which are known as:

• Asteroids

• Comets

• Moons

• Meteors

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What is the primary reason the Moon does not have an atmosphere like Earth?

• The Moon is too far from the Sun.

• The Moon's gravity is too weak to hold an atmosphere.

• The Moon is too close to Earth.

• The Moon's surface is too hot.

Which phase of the Moon occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

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What is the approximate time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

• 7 days

• 14 days

• 27 days

• 365 days

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