WorksheetsUnit 4 Earth-Moon-Sun System
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 27mins
What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is in the moon's shadow?
solar
lunar
spring
neap
What type of eclipse occurs when the moon is in the Earth's shadow?
solar
lunar
spring
neap
The difference between the levels of ocean water at high tide and low tide.
gravity
tidal range
equinox
solstice
Occurs when there is an unequal amount of day and night in both hemispheres. More light in one hemisphere than in the other.
gravity
tidal range
equinox
solstice
Occurs when there is an equal amount of day and night in both hemispheres.
gravity
tidal range
equinox
solstice
Which phases represents a third quarter moon?
1
3
5
7
Which phases represents the waning phases moon?
1, 2, 3
3, 4, 5
5, 6, 7
6, 7, 8
Which phases represents a first quarter moon?
1
3
5
7
Which phases represents a full moon?
1
3
5
7
Which phases represents a new moon?
1
3
5
7
When the moon is aligned with and between Earth and the sun, which phase is happening?
full moon
new moon
1st quarter
3rd quarter
Cassie is writing an equation to show the effect of the gravitational pull of the sun and the moon on tidal range. Which equation would Cassie use to show the effect of the sun and the moon on spring tides?
sun + moon = spring tides
sun + Earth = spring tides
moon – sun = spring tides
Earth – moon = spring tides
A region on Earth’s surface always has the highest temperatures in June and the lowest temperatures in December. Which of these statements explains why the temperatures are LOWEST in December?
This region is tilted the most toward the sun in December
This region is tilted the most away from the sun in December
This region is the farthest distance from the sun in December.
This region is the nearest distance from the sun in December.
Astronomers use cameras on Earth and in orbit to observe the solar system and other objects in space. Suppose that a camera on Earth takes a picture of an astronomical event. The picture shows an object that is large, dark, and has a bright area immediately around it. Which event does this picture most likely show?
Total Lunar eclipse
total solar eclipse
full moon
neap tide
What is the arrangement for a lunar eclipse?
Sun-Moon-Earth
Earth-Moon-sun
Sun-Earth-moon
none of these
During which two phases of the moon do spring tides take place?
new moon, full moon
new moon, first quarter moon
third quarter moon, full moon
first quarter moon, third quarter moon
During which two phases of the moon do neap tides take place?
new moon, full moon
new moon, first quarter moon
third quarter moon, full moon
first quarter moon, third quarter moon
What is tidal range?
the periodic rise and fall of the water level in the ocean due to the gravity of the moon and sun
a tide of minimum range that takes place two times a month
the difference in levels of ocean water at high tide and at low tide
a rise in ocean water levels that takes place on the side of Earth nearest the moon
Which gravitational pull has the greatest effect on tides?
the sun’s gravitational pull on Earth
the moon’s gravitational pull on Earth
Earth’s gravitational pull on the moon
the sun’s gravitational pull on the moon
What is this an image of?
total solar eclipse
total lunar eclipse
full moon
1st quarter moon
The cycle of the moon’s phases repeats in a predictable way. About how long does it take to cycle from one new moon to the next new moon?
about one day
about one week
about one month
about one year
When Earth moves into the moon’s shadow, a solar eclipse takes place. Which phase represents the appearance of the moon during a solar eclipse?
full moon
new moon
third quarter
waning gibbous
A satellite is an object that revolves around a larger object. Many satellites are orbiting Earth. Which of the following is an important factor in keeping a communications satellite in orbit around Earth?
gravity
heat
light
magnetism
The phases of the moon are the changing appearances of the moon, as seen from Earth.Which phase happens immediately after a third quarter moon?
new moon
waxing gibbous
waning crescent
waning gibbous
How do the temperatures at Earth’s equator compared to the temperatures at the poles,during the year?
The equator is generally cold
The poles are generally warm.
There is less variation in temperature at the equator
There is more variation in temperature at the equator.
Each Earth day is 24 hours long. Which statement explains why?
It takes Earth 24 hours to rotate once on its axis
It takes the moon 24 hours to rotate once on its axis
It takes the moon 24 hours to complete one orbit of Earth
none of these
The Northern Hemisphere receives more solar energy during one half the year than it does during the other half of the year. Which of the following happens during the year to explain this?
The distance of the Northern Hemisphere from the sun changes.
The angle at which sunlight reaches the Northern Hemisphere changes
The angle that Earth is tilted on its axis changes.
The amount of energy that is produced by the sun changes.
When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Which statement best explains the reason for this situation?
When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun
When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.s
When the Northern Hemisphere is closer to the sun than the Southern Hemisphere is, the Southern Hemisphere is relatively far from the sun.
When the Northern Hemisphere is farther from the sun than the Southern Hemisphere is, the Southern Hemisphere is relatively close to the sun
