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WorksheetsSeasons and Phases
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
The phase of the moon that you see depends on
whether or not you are looking at the moon
how much of the sunlit side of the moon is facing the Earth
How much of the moon's surface is lit by the Sun
What causes phases, eclipses and tides
These are all caused by the Earth's rotation on it's axis
These are all caused by the Earth's gravitational pull on the moon
These are all caused by the relative positions of the Earth, the moon and the Sun
In an eclipse, the darkest part of the shadow is called the
penumbra
umbrella
umbra
What is the name of the phase of the moon when the entire sunlit side of the moon faces Earth
Crescent
Third Quarter
Full Moon
The type of eclipse that is safe to look at is a
lunar eclipse
solar eclipse
equilateral eclipse
Using sports equipment, which of the following will accurately model the relative motions of the Earth(Baseball), Moon(Golf ball) and Sun(Basketball)?
Basketball moving around the baseball, baseball moving around the golf ball
Golf ball moving around the baseball. baseball moving around the basketball
Golf ball moving around the basketball,basketball moving around the baseball?
Which moon phase (shown here) represents a waning quarter moon? How can you tell?
“A” because it is a quarter moon with “white on right,” which is the clue for waning.
“B” because it is halfway through the cycle.
“C” because it shows “light on left,” which is the clue for waning.
“D” because it is a quarter moon and shows “light on left,” which is the clue for waning.
Which of the following positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon produces a new moon?
Earth, Moon, Sun
Moon, Earth, Sun
Earth with Moon at a 90 degree angle above it, Sun
Earth with Moon at a 90 degree angle below it, Sun
Regular eclipses of the Sun and the Moon are best explained by which of the following?
The irregular shape of the orbits of Earth and the Moon
The different chemical compositions of the Sun and the Moon
The revolution of Earth and the Moon around the Sun
The rotation of Earth and the Moon on their axes
Which of the following is responsible for the changing of seasons on Earth?
Orbit of Earth around the Sun and Rotation of Sun
Tilt of the axis of Earth and orbit of Earth around the Sun
Orbit of Earth around the Sun and Rotation of Earth
Rotation of Earth and Rotation of Sun
Some students are using objects to model the Earth-Sun-Moon system. They wish to represent the positions of these objects during a solar eclipse. To accurately model the solar eclipse, the golf ball should be placed in which labeled position?
Position W
Position Y
Position Z
Position X
A diagram of the Earth-Sun-Moon system is provided below. The diagram shows the relative position of the Moon at various times in the lunar cycle. We would observe a totally dark moon starting to become illuminated when the Moon moves between which two phases?
Position X and Position W
Position Z and Position Y
Position Y and Position X
Position W and Position Z
Which of the following best explains why the tilt of Earth on its axis creates the seasons? Because the axis of Earth is tilted
the angle of sunlight varies on different parts of Earth at different times.
the amount of time it takes for the light to reach Earth changes a little throughout the year.
the surface area of Earth is not constant at all parts of its orbit.
the north pole of Earth will always be pointed away from the Sun, making it colder.
What explanation best represents the shape and motion of the Milky Way galaxy?
Moves in a chaotic motion with no pattern.
Rotates around the galactic center.
Contains older low-energy stars so has a general lack of motion.
the Milky Way galaxy is so massive that scientists are still researching its shape and motion.
Which of the following is a true statement?
The Sun is the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
Our solar system is near the galactic center of the Milky Way.
The Sun is the center of the solar system.
The galactic center is also the center of our solar system.
