Earth Moon Sun- seasons, phases

Name the moon phase

• Waxing Gibbous
• Waxing Crescent
• Waning Crescent
• Waning Gibbous

Define Full Moon

• None of moon is visible
• Half moon phase is visible
• Complete moon face is visible
• Less Than half of moon is visible

Define Gibbous

• Less than half of moon visible
• More than half of moon visible
• All of moon visible
• None of moon visible

What causes the moon's phases

• Where you are standing on Earth
• the amt of sunlight reflected onto the moon from the sun
• The tilt of Earth
• how fast the moon is moving

What happens to sunlight during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

• The Northern Hemisphere receives indirect sunlight, resulting in cooler temperatures.

• The Northern Hemisphere receives direct sunlight, resulting in warmer temperatures.

• The Northern Hemisphere receives no sunlight, resulting in cold temperatures.

• The Northern Hemisphere receives scattered sunlight, resulting in mild temperatures.

What is a lunar eclipse?

• an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
• an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon

What is the role of the Sun in the Earth's seasons?

• The Sun provides the energy that drives the seasons, with its position relative to Earth determining the intensity and angle of sunlight.

• The Sun causes the Earth to rotate on its axis, leading to day and night cycles.

• The Sun's gravitational pull affects the Earth's orbit, changing the distance between them throughout the year.

• The Sun emits light that is absorbed by the Earth, which then radiates heat back into space.

Name the moon phase

• First Quarter
• Last Quarter
• New Moon
• Full Moon

What is the term for the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Summer Solstice

• Winter Solstice

• Equinox

• Solstice of the Sun

In winter, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?

• towards
• up
• down
• away