WorksheetsSTAAR Review: Earth's Seasons, Lunar Cycle and Gravity
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The diagram above shows the orbit of the moon around Earth. At which point in the moon’s orbit will a person standing on Earth see a waxing crescent moon? (8.7B)
1
2
3
4
Which of these shows the position of the Sun, Moon, and Earth when a full moon phase occurs? (8.7B)
a
b
c
d
Which moon locations represent a spring tide? (8.7C)
W and X
Y and Z
W and Y
X and Z
At which position in the Moon’s orbit would a full moon occur? (8.7B)
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
The Earth moves around
the Sun
the Moon
WFMS
the Earth itself
How long does it take the Earth to make one revolution around the Sun?
12 hours
24 hours
1 month
365 days
What causes the seasons during the year?
the moon and tides
the Sun and its orbit
the tilting of the Earth's axis and revolution around the Sun
the distance between the Earth and the Sun
When the Earth reaches position A, the following season occurs (8.7A)
Summer
Winter
Fall
Spring
When the Earth reaches position D, the following season occurs (8.7A)
Summer
Fall
Winter
Spring
Which of the following best describes the days and nights shown in the diagram? (8.7A)
The Northern Hemisphere is having days that last longer than the nights.
The Southern Hemisphere is having days that last longer than the nights
Both hemispheres are having nights and days that last the same amount of time.
Both hemispheres are having days that last longer than the nights.
