Earth Sun and Moon System

Earth’s 23.5° _______ causes the _______ to change.

• axial tilt, seasons

• rotation, day length

• orbit, year length

• gravity, tides

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In the summer seasons, the hemisphere having summer is tilted _______ the sun and the sunlight is more _______. But in the winter seasons, the hemisphere having winter is tilted _______ from the sun and the sunlight is spread over a _______ area.

• toward, direct, away, larger/wider

• away, indirect, toward, smaller/narrower

• toward, indirect, away, smaller/narrower

• away, direct, toward, larger/wider

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How much of the moon’s surface is illuminated by the sun?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 3/4

• 1/3

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A lunar eclipse occurs during a ________. During a lunar eclipse, the ________ blocks sunlight from reaching the ________ surface.

• full moon

• new moon

• first quarter

• last quarter

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Do you need to wear protective eye gear for lunar or solar eclipses?

• Yes, for solar eclipses

• Yes, for lunar eclipses

• No, not for any eclipses

• Yes, for both lunar and solar eclipses

The diagram shows different positions of the Moon in its orbit around Earth. Based on the diagram, which location of the Moon would MOST likely result in people

being able to view a total solar eclipse?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which is the BEST explanation for the difference in seasons between Point 1 and Point 2?

• Point 2 is farther from the Sun than Point 1.

• Point 2 receives less direct sunlight than Point 1.

• Oceans cool the air faster at Point 2 than Point 1.

• The atmosphere is thinner at Point 2 than at Point 1.

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What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing when it is tilted directly toward the Sun?

• fall

• winter

• spring

• summer

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What is the major cause of seasonal changes?

• changes in the tilt of Earth’s axis

• Earth changing its distance from the Sun

• changing patterns in wind and ocean currents

• cycles in the amount of energy released by the Sun

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What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing when it is tilted away from the Sun?

• spring

• summer

• autumn

• winter

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