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Core 3: Moon Phases, Rotation, Revolution, Seasons and Eclipses!

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of eclipse is occuring in the image?

a)

partial lunar eclipse

b)

total lunar eclipse

c)

solar eclipse

d)

annular eclipse

2.

isaiah, Amir and Chloe are planning a stargazing night. They're super excited because they've heard there's going to be a solar eclipse! What moon phase must it be for this amazing event to happen?

a)

full moon phase

b)

new moon phase

c)

waxing crescent moon phase

d)

waning gibbous moon phase

3.

Emily, Haze, and Amir are planning a stargazing night and a solar eclipse happens today. How do they expect our moon to appear in the night sky later?

a)

a slightly reddish colored moon

b)

a fully lit moon

c)

a slightly darkened moon

d)

no moon visible at all

4.

Hey there, space explorers Natalie, Athena and Oscar! Have you ever wondered why the moon turns a mysterious shade of red during a lunar eclipse? Let's figure it out together!

a)

The bending of light as it travels through Earth's atmosphere

b)

The scattering of light as it interacts with matter

c)

Certain wavelengths of light travel at different speeds

d)

ALL of these reasons are correct

5.

Earth completes one (a)   every 24 hours, or one day.

6.

Hey there, space explorers! Rowan, Selena, and McKenna are on a mission to discover why Earth experiences different seasons throughout the year. Can you help them identify ALL the correct reasons?

a)

Earth's tilted axis

b)

Earth's revolution around the sun

c)

Earth's distance from the sun

d)

Parts of Earth receiving direct or indirect sunlight

7.

When the Northern hemisphere is tilted TOWARD the sun, what season is occuring in the Southern Hemisphere?

a)

spring

b)

fall

c)

summer

d)

winter

8.

Hey there Logan, Noah and Alex! Can you guys figure out the two special times of the year when the sun plays fair and shines directly over Earth's equator? This means everyone around the globe gets to enjoy equal day and night hours, plus the weather is just perfect. Make sure to pick BOTH times!

a)

spring solstice

b)

spring equinox

c)

fall solstice

d)

fall equinox

9.

The Earth completes one (a)   every 365 days, or one year (you will type either rotation or revolution)

10.

What hemisphere do we live in?

a)

Northern

b)

Southern

11.

Imagine you're an astronaut, floating in space with your friends Ray, Tristan, and Grayson. You all notice the moon dancing around Earth, changing its shape every night. It takes about 29 days for the moon to complete its celestial dance and go through all of its phases. Can you guess how long each lunar phase lasts? Choose the BEST answer.

a)

1 day or 24 hours

b)

1 and a half to 2 days

c)

3 to 4 days

d)

5 to 7 days