Moon and Seasons

Which moon phase causes the greatest effect on the tides?

• Spring

• Neap

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What would happen if Earth's tilt went away

• There would be no changing of the phases of the moon.

• The intensity of sunlight would be the same in all places on Earth.

• There would be no occurrence of different seasons.

• Days would be longer than nights all through the year.

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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 causes the different phases of the Moon?

• The Earth's shadow on the Moon

• The Moon's rotation on its axis

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun

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Which of the following is responsible for the occurrence of seasons on Earth?

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The shape of Earth's orbit

• The rotation of Earth on its axis

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During which phase of the Moon can a solar eclipse occur?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

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What is the primary reason for the variation in daylight hours throughout the year?

• The Moon's phases

• The Earth's axial tilt

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

• The Moon's orbit

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Which of the following best explains why we always see the same side of the Moon from Earth?

• The Moon does not rotate

• The Moon's rotation period is equal to its orbital period

• The Moon's orbit is perfectly circular

• The Earth's gravity locks the Moon in place

What is the term for the point in the Moon's orbit when it is closest to the Earth?

• Apogee

• Perigee

• Equinox

• Solstice

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How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth?

• 24 hours

• 7 days

• 29.5 days

• 365 days

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