WorksheetsSeasons, Moon, & Tides Test Review
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins
Which of the following most accurately represents the Earth’s relationship with the Sun and Moon?
What does Earth’s rotation cause to occur?
day and night
seasons
it causes no changes
earthquakes
What does Earth’s revolution cause to occur?
day and night
seasons
it causes no changes
earthquakes
Direct sunlight causes:
high intensity, summer, and the Earth is tilted towards the sun
low intensity, winter, and the Earth is tilted away from the sun
high intensity, winter, and the Earth is tilted towards the sun
low intensity, summer, and the Earth is tilted away from the sun
Indirect sunlight causes:
high intensity, summer, and the Earth is tilted towards the sun
low intensity, winter, and the Earth is tilted away from the sun
high intensity, winter, and the Earth is tilted towards the sun
low intensity, summer, and the Earth is tilted away from the sun
Identify the season for the Northern Hemisphere at position A:
summer
fall
winter
spring
Identify the season for the Northern Hemisphere at position B:
summer
fall
winter
spring
Identify the season for the Northern Hemisphere at position C:
summer
fall
winter
spring
Identify the season for the Northern Hemisphere at position D:
summer
fall
winter
spring
Identify the season for the Southern Hemisphere at position A:
summer
fall
winter
spring
Identify the season for the Southern Hemisphere at position B:
summer
fall
winter
spring
Identify the season for the Southern Hemisphere at position C:
summer
fall
winter
spring
Identify the season for the Southern Hemisphere at position D:
summer
fall
winter
spring
Which number shows the FIRST day of spring?
1
2
3
4
Which number shows the FIRST day of summer?
1
2
3
4
Which number shows the FIRST day of winter?
1
2
3
4
Which number shows the FIRST day of fall?
1
2
3
4
Which numbers show an equal amount of daylight and nighttime (choose 2 numbers)?
1
2
3
4
Which number shows the fewest hours of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere?
1
2
3
4
Which number shows the most hours of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere?
1
2
3
4
Which number shows the fewest hours of daylight in the Southern Hemisphere?
1
2
3
4
Which number shows the most hours of daylight in the Southern Hemisphere?
1
2
3
4
Is it day or night in the Southeastern Hemisphere (SE)
day
night
Is it summer or winter in the Southeastern Hemisphere (SE)
winter
summer
Is it day or night in the Southwestern Hemisphere (SW)
day
night
Is it summer or winter in the Southwestern Hemisphere (SW)
winter
summer
Is it day or night in the Northwestern Hemisphere (NW)
day
night
Is it winter or summer in the Northwestern Hemisphere (NW)
winter
summer
Is it day or night in the Northeastern Hemisphere (NE)
day
night
Is it winter or summer in the Northeastern Hemisphere (NE)
winter
summer
In which direction is Earth’s North Pole always tilting?
Left
Right
Towards the sun
Towards Polaris
What causes moon phases to change?
the revolution of the moon around Earth; the position of the sun, moon, and Earth
the revolution of the Earth around the moon; the position of the sun, moon, and Earth
the revolution of the sun around the moon; the position of the sun, moon, and Earth
the revolution of the Earth around other planets; the position of the sun, moon, and Earth
What appears to be happening to the moon when it is going through its waxing phases?
the light appears on the right side of the moon
the light appears on the left side of the moon
the moon is completely dark
the moon is completely light
What appears to be happening to the moon when it is going through its waning phases?
the light appears on the right side of the moon
the light appears on the left side of the moon
the moon is completely dark
the moon is completely light
Identify the moon phases for position A shown in the diagram.
new moon
full moon
1st quarter
3rd/last quarter
Identify the moon phases for position B shown in the diagram.
waning crescent
waxing crescent
waning gibbous
waxing gibbous
Identify the moon phases for position C shown in the diagram.
waxing gibbous
waning gibbous
1st quarter
3rd/last quarter
Identify the moon phases for position D shown in the diagram.
waning crescent
waxing crescent
waning gibbous
waxing gibbous
Identify the moon phases for position E shown in the diagram.
new moon
full moon
1st quarter
3rd/last quarter
Identify the moon phases for position F shown in the diagram.
waning crescent
waxing crescent
waning gibbous
waxing gibbous
Identify the moon phases for position G shown in the diagram.
waxing gibbous
waning gibbous
1st quarter
3rd/last quarter
Identify the moon phases for position H shown in the diagram.
waning crescent
waxing crescent
waning gibbous
waxing gibbous
What percent of the side of the Moon facing Earth is illuminated during position A?
0%
100%
50%
1-49%
What percent of the side of the Moon facing Earth is illuminated during position B?
51-99%
100%
50%
1-49%
What percent of the side of the Moon facing Earth is illuminated during position C?
0%
100%
50%
1-49%
What percent of the side of the Moon facing Earth is illuminated during position D?
51-99%
100%
50%
1-49%
What percent of the side of the Moon facing Earth is illuminated during position E?
0%
100%
50%
1-49%
What percent of the side of the Moon facing Earth is illuminated during position F?
99-51%
100%
50%
49-1%
What percent of the side of the Moon facing Earth is illuminated during position G?
0%
100%
50%
1-49%
What percent of the side of the Moon facing Earth is illuminated during position H?
99-51%
100%
50%
49-1%
What moon phase will occur about 7 days after a new moon?
1st quarter
3rd quarter
full moon
crescent
What moon phase will occur about 21 days before a full moon?
1st quarter
3rd quarter
new moon
crescent
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1 & 2
2 & 3
3 & 4
4 & 1
The diagram shows four moon phases observed during August and September. On which date will the next full moon occur?
September 11
September 14
September 22
September 30
What moon phase would we see if we were on Earth in the diagram?
full moon
new moon
1st quarter moon
3rd/last quarter moon
What moon phase would we see if we were on Earth in the diagram?
full moon
new moon
1st quarter moon
3rd/last quarter moon
If there is a full moon on March 2, what is the approximate date of the next new moon?
March 9
March 16
March 23
March 30
If there is a full moon on March 2, what lunar phase will occur on March 19, 2018?
waning crescent
waxing crescent
full moon
waning gibbous
If there is a full moon on March 2, when will the NEXT full moon occur?
March 9
March 16
March 23
March 30
What is a tide?
daily changes in the level of ocean water.
the attraction between two objects due to the invisible force of gravity
the four natural divisions of the year based on changes in temperature due to the varied amounts of sunlight (both intensity and number of daylight hours received) caused by the tilt of Earth during revolution.
the Moon’s repeated pattern of movement and changes in appearance due to its position relative to the Earth and Sun.
Model A is an example of ___________tides.
spring tide
neap tide
What are the two moon phases that cause this type of tide?
new moon & full moon
new moon & 1st quarter moon
full moon & 1st quarter moon
full moon & 3rd/last quarter moon
Model B is an example of ___________tides.
spring tide
neap tide
What are the two moon phases that cause this type of tide?
new moon & 3rd/last quarter moon
new moon & 1st quarter moon
full moon & 1st quarter moon
1st quarter moon & 3rd/last quarter moon
The sun, the moon, and Earth have different effects on Earth’s oceans. Between spring tides and neap tides, which one has the greatest effect on ocean tides?
spring tides
neap tides
