24 - 25 MRJH Test Review 4.2

What is the primary reason for the change in seasons on Earth?

• The distance between the Earth and the Sun changes.

• The tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun.

• The revolution of the Earth around the Sun.

• The gravitational pull of the Moon.

Which of the following best describes a neap tide?

• A tide with the greatest difference between high and low water.

• A tide with the least difference between high and low water.

• A tide that occurs when the Sun and Moon are aligned.

• A tide that occurs during a full moon.

Describe how the positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon affect spring tides.

• Spring tides occur when the Earth, Sun, and Moon form a right angle.

• Spring tides occur when the Earth, Sun, and Moon are aligned.

• Spring tides occur only during a new moon.

• Spring tides occur only during a full moon.

Model the Earth's tilt and its revolution around the Sun to explain why the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer in June.

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun in June.

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun in June.

• The Earth is closest to the Sun in June.

• The Earth's axis is not tilted in June.

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

What kind of tide does this picture represent?

• spring tides

• neap tides

• tidal wave

• tsunami

What type of tide is represented by this picture?

• spring tide

• neap tide

• tidal wave

• tsunami