Solar System and Moon Phases

It takes about __________________ for the Earth to revolve one time.

• 365 days

• 24 ¼ hours

• 30 days

• 180 degrees

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Base your answer to questions #5 & #6 on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents eight numbered positions of the Moon in its orbit around Earth. Which two motions cause the Moon to show a complete cycle of phases each month when viewed from New York State?

• Moon's rotation and Earth's rotation

• Moon's revolution and Earth's rotation

• Moon's rotation and Sun's revolution

• Moon's revolution and Sun's rotation

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Base your answer on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents the Moon in eight positions, A through H, in its orbit around Earth. How many days are required for the Moon to complete a cycle of phases from the new Moon position represented in the diagram to the new Moon the following month?

• 2.2d

• 27.3d

• 29.5d

• 365.26

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The diagram below shows the Moon as it revolves around Earth. The numbered locations represent different positions of the Moon in its orbit. Which Moon phase would be seen by an observer in New York State when the Moon is at position 2?

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Which phase of the Moon will be observed in New York State when the Moon is at position 8?

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In which type of model are the Sun, other stars, and the Moon in orbit around the Earth?

• heliocentric model

• tetrahedral model

• concentric model

• geocentric model

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Which of the following have an orbit that is most similar to the orbit of the Moon?

• Neptune

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars

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The shape of the illuminated portion of the Moon

• Moon

• Season

• Lunar/Moon Phase

• Tilt

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A celestial body that revolves around a planet

• Sun

• Star

• Moon

• Earth

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Occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun,

covering all or part of the Sun

• Seasons

• Lunar/Moon Phases

• Lunar Eclipse

• Solar Eclipse

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