Quiz-Seasons, Phases, Eclipses, Tides

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There are four seasons in a year. Which reason is most responsible for the changing seasons on Earth?

• The way the Earth tilts on its axis,
• The way the Earth rotates on its axis.
• Changes in the distance between the Earth and sun.
• Changes in the amount of energy the sun produces.

Which model of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon represents the positions that would result in the highest tides occurring on Earth?

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In what order are the Sun, the Moon, and Earth during a total lunar eclipse?

• Earth-Moon-Sun
• Earth-Sun-Moon
• Moon-Sun-Earth
• Moon-Earth-Sun

In the Northern Hemisphere, June 21st has more hours of sunlight than any other day. However, June 21st has the fewest hours of sunlight in the Southern Hemisphere. Which BEST explains why the Northern Hemisphere receives more daylight than the Southern Hemisphere on the same day?

• Earth rotates on its axis.
• Earth is tilted on its axis
• The sun moves closer to the northern hemisphere
• The sun releases more energy to the northern hemisphere

Which model correctly shows the position of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon during a solar eclipse?

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What would happen if Earth’s axis were oriented in this way?

• Earth would stop rotating.
• There would be no seasons.
• The length of each day would change.
• All places on Earth would have equal temperatures.

The strength of tides is related to the position of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon. The diagrams show the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon on different dates. Choose the best statement below that explains these diagrams.

• The tides on October 10th were stronger than the tides on October 3rd.
• The tides on October 10th were weaker than the tides on October 3rd.
• October 10th and October 3rd produced spring tides.
• October 10th and October 3rd produced neap tides.

The diagram shows Earth revolving around the Sun. Why does position 3 show summer in the northern hemisphere?

• The northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.
• The southern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.
• The eastern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.
• The western hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

During which of these moon phases would a neap tide occur?

• full moon
• new moon
• first quarter
• waxing gibbous