Seasons, Moon Phases, Eclipses

What causes seasons?

• Earth's tilted axis as it rotates on its axis.

• Earth's tilted axis as it revolves around the sun.

• Earth's distance from the sun in the summer.

• Earth's hemispheres receiving equal amounts of sunlight.

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Why do we see phases of the moon?

• The tilt of Earth's axis as it rotates.

• The moon lights different portions of its surface throughout the month.

• As the moon revolves around the Earth, we see different portions of the lit side.

• The moon revolves and rotates at the same rate.

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Which statement is true based on the diagram?

• It is summer in the northern hemisphere.

• Its is winter in the southern hemisphere.

• It is an equinox.

• It is summer in the southern hemisphere and the northern hemisphere is receiving less direct sunlight.

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Why don't we have eclipses every month?

• The Earth's orbit is tilted 5%.

• The Earth's axis is tilted 5%.

• The moon's orbit is tilted 5%.

• The moon's axis is tilted 5%.

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What is the name of the phase of the moon when the entire sunlit side of the moon faces Earth

• Crescent

• Third Quarter

• Full Moon

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During which moon phase can a lunar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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What is a solar eclipse?

• The Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.

• The Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

• The Sun moves behind the Earth, casting Earth's shadow on the Moon.

• The Moon moves into Earth's shadow, causing the Moon to appear red.

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What is the difference between a solar and a lunar eclipse?

• A solar eclipse occurs at night, while a lunar eclipse occurs during the day.

• A solar eclipse is when the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, while a lunar eclipse is when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth.

• A solar eclipse is when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, while a lunar eclipse is when the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon.

• There is no difference; they are the same event.

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We do NOT have a lunar eclipse each month because...

• The tilt of the moon's orbit is at 5 degrees

• The moon is too small

• The moon's orbital distance changes

• All choices

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When do neap tides occur?

• When the Sun, Earth, and Moon form a right angle

• When the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in a straight line

• During the full moon phase

• During the new moon phase

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