Moon Phases and Seasons

Analyze the diagram of the moon. According to the diagram, which of the following is the correct sequence of the phases of the moon?

• waxing crescent, new moon, full moon, waning crescent

• new moon, waxing crescent, full moon, waning crescent

• new moon, full moon, waxing crescent, waning crescent

• waning crescent, new moon, full moon, waxing crescent

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Analyze the diagram of the phases of the moon. If the moon is currently in phase R, in what phase will it be in 14 days?

• P

• Q

• R

• S

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Which picture completes the sequence of corresponding seasons in the northern and southern hemisphere?

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Based on the diagram and the information in the chart, which is the correct order for the placement of the seasons, beginning with position 1?

• 1- winter, 2-spring, 3-summer, 4-fall

• 1-winter, 2-fall, 3-summer, 4-spring

• 1-summer, 2- fall, 3-winter, 4-spring

• 1-summer, 2-spring, 3-winter, 4-fall

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A student collected average daylight hours and temperature data from each season. How many hours of daylight should there be in the fall?

• 16

• 12

• 8

• 6

This question has two parts. Part A.

The table shows the average temperatures in a city in Texas for each season. Based on the data in the table, what would be the average spring temperature in this city?

• 5°C (41°F)

• 17°C (63°F)

• 24°C (75°F)

• 35°C (95°F)

Which statement best supports the answer to part A?

• We experience the same number of daylight hours in the spring as in the winter, causing the temperatures to stay the same.

• We experience the greatest number of daylight hours in the spring, causing the temperatures to get very hot.

• The days are very short in the spring, causing the temperatures to get very cold.

• The days are getting longer in the spring, causing the temperatures to get warmer.

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Susan lives in the northern hemisphere. She collected data during two seasons. The data is shown in the table. What is the name of the current season?

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

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Look at the moon phases on the calendar. Using this data, predict when the next full moon will happen. How do you know?

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Hanchen observed the moon and collected his data in the table. Which moon phase did he observe on day 16?

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