Astronomy 1 Review

In which phase of the model will an observer on Earth see a waxing crescent?

• Phase A

• Phase B

• Phase C

• Phase D

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The model below shows the Moon at four different positions as it revolves around the Earth. Position A occurred on April 1, 2017. Which position and moon phase would be viewed by a student on April 8, 2017?

• The moon would be in position B, a 1st Quarter moon, because the moon revolves counterclockwise around Earth about once every 28 days.

• The moon would be in position B, a 3rd Quarter moon, because the moon revolves counterclockwise around Earth about once every 7 days.

• The moon would be in position C, a full moon, because the moon revolves counterclockwise around Earth about once every 28 days.

• The moon would be in position C, a new moon, because the moon revolves counterclockwise around Earth about once every 7 days.

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Which phase of the Moon would be seen by people on Earth?

• full moon

• new moon

• waxing gibbous

• waning gibbous

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Which letter indicates where the moon would be located during a lunar eclipse?

• M

• N

• O

• P

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What event is shown in the diagram?

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

• full moon

• 1st quarter moon

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If the Earth is closer to the Sun in the winter, why is the Northern Hemisphere colder in the winter than in any other season?

• The Eastern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun during the winter.

• The Northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun in the winter.

• The Eastern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun in the winter.

• The Northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun in the winter.

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Which explanation explains why the Northern Hemisphere gets more direct sunlight in the Summer?

• The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun during the Summer.

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun so the days are longer.

• The Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun so the days are shorter.

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun during the Summer.

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Which of the following BEST explains the differences between rotation and the revolution of a planet?

• Rotation is a planet’s movement around the Sun causing four seasons to occur. Revolution is the spinning of the planet on its axis causing Earth to experience day and night.

• Revolution is a planet’s movement around the Sun causing four seasons to occur. Rotation is the spinning of the planet on its axis causing day and night.

• Revolution is a planet's movement around the Sun causing day and night to occur. Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis causing seasons.

• Rotation is the planet's movement around the Sun causing four seasons to occur. Revolution is the spinning of the planet on its axis causing it to experience only daylight.

The diagram shows the Sun's rays lighting Earth's surface. Which area of Earth is receiving the MOST heat from the Sun's rays?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• The South Pole

• The North Pole

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What phase of the moon is happening at position 6?

• waxing gibbous

• waxing crescent

• waning gibbous

• waning crescent

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