How does gravity affect the motion of planets in the solar system?

It keeps planets in orbit around the Sun

It pushes planets away from the Sun

It causes planets to spin faster

It has no effect on planetary motion

Which of the following best explains why the Northern and Southern Hemispheres experience opposite seasons at the same time?

The tilt of Earth's axis causes different hemispheres to receive more direct sunlight at different times

The Earth's orbit is a perfect circle

The Moon blocks sunlight from one hemisphere

The Sun moves closer to one hemisphere

What is the main reason that a solar eclipse does not occur every month?

The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to Earth's orbit around the Sun

The Earth's shadow is too large

Which of the following best describes the relationship between gravity and distance between two objects?

Gravity decreases as distance increases

Gravity increases as distance increases

Gravity does not change with distance

During which Moon phase do spring tides occur?

First Quarter and Third Quarter

Waxing Crescent and Waning Crescent

Which of the following statements best explains why planets farther from the Sun take longer to orbit it?

Their orbits are larger, so it takes more time to complete one revolution

They move faster in their orbits

The Sun's gravity is stronger farther away

What is the correct order of the planets from the Sun outward?

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

If the gravitational force between Earth and the Sun suddenly disappeared, what would most likely happen to Earth's motion?

Earth would move in a straight line away from its orbit

Earth would continue orbiting the Sun

the motion of one object around another.

Explain the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse

A solar eclipse is when the Moon blocks the Sun, while a lunar eclipse is when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

A solar eclipse is when the Earth blocks the Moon, while a lunar eclipse is when the Sun blocks the Earth.

A solar eclipse involves the Earth blocking the stars, while a lunar eclipse is when the Moon reflects sunlight.

A solar eclipse occurs at night, while a lunar eclipse happens during the day.

Explain the different between a partial and total lunar eclipse

In a total lunar eclipse, the moon is in the earth's umbra , while in a partial eclipse, the moon is in the earth's penumbra

A partial eclipse occurs when the umbra is completely blocked by the Earth, while the penumbra is visible during a total eclipse.

In a total lunar eclipse, the earth is in the moon's umbra , while in a partial eclipse, the moon is in the earth's penumbra

Both total and partial eclipses involve only the umbra, with no penumbra present.

What is the difference between neap tide and spring tide

Neap tides have lower tidal ranges, while spring tides have higher tidal ranges.

Spring tides have no effect on tidal ranges, while neap tides do.

Neap tides occur only during full moons, while spring tides occur during new moons.

Neap tides are caused by strong winds, while spring tides are caused by calm weather.

What are the different phases of the moon?

new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent

new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waxing gibbous

new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waxing crescent

Which model has greater gravitational attraction?

Model A and B have the same amount of gravitational attraction.

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DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The phase of the Moon that occurs when the side facing Earth is completely illuminated by the Sun is called (a) .

New Moon

Full Moon

First Quarter

Third Quarter

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What causes the different phases of the Moon as seen from Earth?

The Moon's rotation on its axis

The Moon's changing distance from Earth

The Moon's position relative to Earth and the Sun

The Earth's shadow covering the Moon

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which force is primarily responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the Sun?

Magnetism

Gravity

Friction

Electricity

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DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

We experience high and low tides on Earth because of (a)

The Earth's rotation only

The gravitational pull of the Moon

The Earth's tilt

The Earth's distance from the Sun

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

During which event does the Moon pass directly between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight from reaching Earth?

Lunar eclipse

Solar eclipse

New Moon

Full Moon

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Explain why the seasons change as Earth orbits the Sun.

The Earth's distance from the Sun changes

The tilt of Earth's axis causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight

The Sun's energy output changes

The Moon blocks sunlight at different times

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If the Moon were farther away from Earth, what would likely happen to the tides?

Tides would become stronger

Tides would become weaker

Tides would not change

There would be no tides

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39 questions

The phase of the Moon that occurs when the side facing Earth is completely illuminated by the Sun is called (a) .

What causes the different phases of the Moon as seen from Earth?

Which force is primarily responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the Sun?

We experience high and low tides on Earth because of (a)

During which event does the Moon pass directly between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight from reaching Earth?

Explain why the seasons change as Earth orbits the Sun.

If the Moon were farther away from Earth, what would likely happen to the tides?

Which phase of the Moon comes immediately after the first quarter?

A lunar eclipse can only occur during which phase of the Moon?

How does gravity affect the motion of planets in the solar system?

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