Module 11 Review: Sun-Earth-Moon System

Use the model to select the true statements. Select all that apply.

• The tilt of the axis changes throughout the year.

• The tilt of the axis, along with Earth's motion around the Sun, results in seasonal changes.

• A solstice occurs when the axis is pointing the most towards or away from the Sun.

• A complete rotation of Earth on its axis takes about 365 days.

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Study the diagram of the Sun-Earth-Moon System.

Describe the two motions that are being modeled in this diagram.

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Examine the image, which models specific events, and answer the following question:

Which of the statements are true? Select all that apply.

• The image shows a solar eclipse.

• The image shows a lunar eclipse.

• The image shows the Moon during a full moon phase.

• The image shows the Moon during a new moon phase.

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The model shows the transitioning of moon phases beginning with the top left corner and moving right across each row.

Which of the following statements are true? Select all that apply.

• the next moon phase will be a full moon.

• The next moon phase will be a new moon.

• The Moon in the bottom left corner is a waning crescent.

• The Moon in the top right corner is a waxing gibbous.

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Based on the image of the Earth and its contact with the Sun's rays,

what season in the Northern Hemisphere is being depicted?

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

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Which of the following are true about solar eclipses? Select all that apply.

• A solar eclipse can only occur during a full moon.

• A total solar eclipse can only be seen from the Moon's umbra.

• Solar eclipses are rare because Earth is often above or below the Moon's shadow.

• The areas from which a solar eclipse is visible move as the Moon rotates.

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Earth rotates on its axis about once every year.

• True

• False

Night and day on Earth are caused by Earth's revolution around the Sun.

• True
• False

The Sun revolves around Earth.

• True
• False

The moon makes one revolution around Earth in the same amount of time that it makes one rotation on its axis.

• True
• False

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