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WorksheetsSeasons & Eclipses
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 38mins
What is a solar eclipse?
When the Moon covers the Sun from Earth's view
When the Moon falls in the Earth's shadow
When the Moon goes behind the Sun
Which of the following best describes solar eclipses?
The Earth's shadow falls on the Moon
The Moon's shadow falls on Earth
The Sun's shadow falls on Earth
True/False. During a solar eclipse, it is safe to look at the Sun.
False
True
You can see the sun's corona during ...
a lunar eclipse
a new moon
a full moon
a solar eclipse
Solar eclipses occur...
more often than lunar eclipses
less often than lunar eclipses
only during a full moon
equally as often as lunar eclipses
A solar eclipse can be seen by ...
a small portion of the Earth
everyone on Earth
everyone experiencing night
Which statement is true about a lunar eclipse?
occurs during a new moon
occurs during a full moon
can cause eye damage
only lasts a few minutes
During a lunar eclipse ...
the Sun is obscured
the Moon is obscured
you are obscured
the Earth is obscured
Which of the following statements best describes a lunar eclipse?
the moon revolves into Earth's shadow
the Earth moves into the Moon's shadow
the Moon blocks light from the Sun
What TWO things work together to cause Earth's seasons?
Earth's tilt and rotation
Earth's distance from the Sun
Earth's tilt and revolution
Earth's revolution and direction
What season is the SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE experiencing at C?
winter
spring
summer
fall
What season is the NORTHERN HEMISPHERE experiencing at A?
winter
summer
fall
spring
Compare the position of the Sun in the summer to the position of the Sun during winter.
Sun is lower in the sky in the winter than in the summer
There is no difference in the Sun's position
Sun is closer to Earth in the summer than in the winter
Earth takes longer to rotate in winter than in the summer
What evidence do we have that Earth's distance from the Sun DOES NOT cause our seasons?
Earth is farther from the Sun in our winter
Earth is always the same distance from the Sun
Earth is closer to the Sun during our winter
Earth is closer to the Sun during our summer
True/False. It takes Earth 1 year, or 365 days, to revolve around the Sun once.
True
False
What does the tilt of the Earth do?
creates shallow angles in summer
creates direct rays in winter
it changes the angle the Sun's light hits the surface
changes how much of the Moon we see
What season is the NORTHERN HEMISPHERE experiencing at B?
winter
summer
fall
spring
What season is the SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE experiencing at D?
winter
summer
fall
spring
What is the position of the Earth during an equinox?
The northern end of Earth's axis is pointed toward the sun.
The southern end of Earth's axis is pointed away from the sun.
Earth's axis is neither pointed toward or away from the sun.
What causes seasons?
Earth's tilted axis as it rotates on its axis.
Earth's tilted axis as it revolves around the sun.
Earth's distance from the sun in the summer.
Earth's hemispheres receiving equal amounts of sunlight.
Which of these describes the position of Earth at the northern hemisphere's winter solstice?
The southern end of the Earth’s axis is pointed towards the sun.
The northern end of the Earth’s axis is pointed towards the sun.
The noon day sun is overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, 23.5 degrees N.
Earth's axis is pointed toward the equator.
Which statement is true based on the diagram?
It is summer in the northern hemisphere.
Its is winter in the southern hemisphere.
It is an equinox.
It is summer in the southern hemisphere and the northern hemisphere is receiving less direct sunlight.
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
Why don't we have eclipses every month?
The Earth's orbit is tilted 5%.
The Earth's axis is tilted 5%.
The moon's orbit is tilted 5%.
The moon's axis is tilted 5%.
How does a solar eclipse occur?
Part of the Earth is in the moon's shadow.
All of the Earth is in the moon's shadow.
The Earth moves between the sun and moon casting its shadow on the moon.
The moon moves into the Earth's shadow.
What type of eclipse is this?
solar eclipse
lunar eclipse
What is being shown in the diagram?
A lunar eclipse
A solar eclipse
A new moon
A neap tide
The Northern Hemisphere experiences ______ when neither of Earth's poles are tilted towards or away from the sun.
spring or fall
spring only
summer or winter
winter only
Why don't we experience a lunar eclipse every time there is a full moon?
The moon's orbit is tilted at a 5º angle compared to Earth's orbit.
Earth's axis is slightly tilted compared to Mars' axis.
The moon's orbit is too elliptical compared to Earth's.
Earth's rotation is too fast.
What TWO things work together to cause Earth's seasons?
Earth's tilt and rotation
Earth's distance from the Sun
Earth's tilt and revolution
Earth's revolution and direction
True/False. It takes Earth 1 year, or 365 days, to revolve around the Sun once.
True
False
