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EARTH'S SEASONS, MOON PHASES, TIDES

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

December, January, February

a)

spring

b)

summer

c)

fall

d)

winter

2.

June, July, August

a)

spring

b)

summer

c)

fall

d)

winter

3.

September, October, November

a)

spring

b)

summer

c)

fall

d)

winter

4.

March, April, May

a)

spring

b)

summer

c)

fall

d)

winter

5.

Each season has ___ months.

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

6.

Describe the significance of the Autumnal Equinox.

a)

It has no significance and is just a regular day.

b)

It marks the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

c)

It marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

d)

It is a religious holiday celebrated by certain cultures.

7.

What happens during the Winter Solstice?

a)

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year.

b)

There is no change in the length of the day or night.

c)

The Southern Hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the year.

d)

The Earth is closest to the sun, resulting in warmer temperatures.

8.

How are the seasons labeled in the Northern Hemisphere?

a)

spring, summer, fall (autumn), and winter

b)

hot, cold, warm, and cool

c)

morning, afternoon, evening, and night

d)

rainy, snowy, windy, and sunny

9.

Explain the relationship between Earth's tilt and the changing seasons.

a)

The Earth's tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

b)

The Earth's tilt has no effect on the changing seasons

c)

The changing seasons are caused by the Earth's distance from the sun

d)

The tilt of the Earth causes the same amount of sunlight to reach all parts of the Earth

10.

What is the angle of Earth's axial tilt?

a)

45 degrees

b)

10 degrees

c)

30 degrees

d)

23.5 degrees

11.

How does the tilt of the Earth cause different seasons in different hemispheres?

a)

The tilt of the Earth causes the same amount of sunlight to reach both hemispheres at all times of the year.

b)

The tilt of the Earth has no effect on the seasons in different hemispheres.

c)

The tilt of the Earth causes different amounts of sunlight to reach different parts of the Earth at different times of the year.

d)

The tilt of the Earth causes the temperature to be the same in both hemispheres throughout the year.

12.

What are the primary factors that cause the Earth's seasons?

a)

The rotation of the Earth and the position of the North Star

b)

Axial tilt and orbit around the Sun

c)

The amount of rainfall and the direction of the wind

d)

The Earth's distance from the Sun and the Moon's gravitational pull

13.

Explain the concept of equinox and its relation to the Earth's tilt and rotation.

a)

The equinox is related to the Earth's tilt and rotation by causing extreme temperatures due to the axis being perpendicular to the Sun.

b)

The equinox is caused by the Earth's rotation slowing down, resulting in equal day and night.

c)

The equinox occurs when the Earth's axis is tilted towards the Sun, causing longer days and shorter nights.

d)

The equinox is related to the Earth's tilt and rotation by causing equal day and night due to the axis not being tilted towards or away from the Sun.

14.

Which label corresponds with winter?


a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

15.

Which label corresponds with summer?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

16.

Which label corresponds with fall?

a)

D

b)

E

c)

F

d)

G

17.

Why is the Equator warmest?

a)

Because it is closest to the sun.

b)

Because it receives the most direct sunlight

c)

Because no clouds form here.

d)

Because it is far from the sun

18.

The hemisphere where you live:

a)

equator

b)

southern

c)

northern

d)

eastern

19.

Which definition correctly defines an equinox?

a)

Occurs twice a year, during fall and spring, where there is an equal amount of daylight and night time hours.

b)

Occurs twice a year, during summer and winter, where there is an equal amount of daylight and night time hours.

c)

Occurs twice a year, with the most hours of sunlight in the summer and the least hours of sunlight in the winter.

d)

Occurs twice a year, with the most hours of sunlight in the fall and the least hours of sunlight in the spring.

20.

Which definition correctly defines a solstice?

a)

Occurs twice a year, during fall and spring, where there is an equal amount of daylight and night time hours.

b)

Occurs twice a year, during summer and winter, where there is an equal amount of daylight and night time hours.

c)

Occurs twice a year, with the most hours of sunlight in the summer and the least hours of sunlight in the winter.

d)

Occurs twice a year, with the most hours of sunlight in the fall and the least hours of sunlight in the spring.

21.

Which side of earth is experiencing nighttime/darkness?

a)

Side A

b)

Side B

22.

Earth's axis is tilted off of the ecliptic plane by how much?

a)

90 degrees

b)

22.7 degrees

c)

23.5 degrees

d)

25.3 degrees

23.

2 Parts: One complete revolution of Earth around the Sun takes about ______ and one rotation takes about _______.

a)

365 days; 24 hours

b)

1 day; 1 year

c)

24 hours; 365 days

d)

365 hours; 24 days

24.

In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs when the sun is

a)

directly over the equator.

b)

shining directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, the point farthest south it will ever be.

c)

closest to Earth.

d)

shining directly over the Tropic of Cancer, the point farthest north it will ever be.

25.

We experience this season when the Northern Hemisphere is located closest to the Sun?

a)

spring

b)

summer

c)

fall

d)

winter

26.

The Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest daytime, the longest night time hours, and the sun's angle is lowest? What event is taking place?

a)

summer solstice.

b)

winter solstice.

c)

fall equinox.

d)

spring equinox.

27.

Select the 2 reasons why Earth experiences different seasons

a)

Earth rotates

b)

Earth revolves around the sun

c)

Earth is tilted on its axis

d)

Earth has day and night

28.
The Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest daytime, the longest night time hours, and the sun's angle is lowest?  What event is taking place? 
a)
summer solstice.
b)
winter solstice.
c)
fall equinox.
d)
spring equinox.
29.
Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
30.
Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
31.
Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
32.
Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
33.
Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
34.
Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
35.
What causes the seasons to change?
a)
The Earth's distance from the Sun
b)
The waming and cooling of Earth's core
c)
The Earth's tilt in relation to the sun
d)
The Earth rotation on its axis.
36.
What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?
a)
It's summer in your area
b)
It's spring in your area
c)
It's fall in your area
d)
It's winter in your area
37.
What happens when it's spring in the Southern Hemisphere?
a)
It's fall in the Northern Hemisphere
b)
It's summer in the Northern Hemisphere
c)
It's winter in the Northern Hemisphere
d)
It's spring in the Northern Hemisphere
38.
How are winters in the Northern Hemisphere different from winters in the Southern Hemisphere?
a)
Winter days are short in the Northern Hemisphere, and long in the Southern Hemisphere
b)
Northern Hemisphere winters are cold, Southern Hemisphere winters are hot
c)
In the Northern Hemisphere, winter lasts from December to March; In the South, it lasts from June to September
d)
In the Northern Hemisphere winter lasts from June to Septermber. In the South it lasts from December to March.
39.
Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature year-round?
a)
It remains the same distance from the sun year round.
b)
It recieves the same amount of direct sunlight year round.
c)
Its days are more than 18 hours long year round
d)
The equator rotates slower than the poles
40.
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, on which day of the year will your hometown receive the most daylight?
a)
September 21
b)
December 21
c)
March 21
d)
June 21
41.
Where and when would you find almost 24 hours of daylight?
a)
In South America during spring
b)
In the Arctic Circle during summer
c)
In Jamaica during winter
d)
In the Antarctic Cirlce during winter
42.
Spring in the Northern Hemisphere begins about
a)
March 21
b)
June 21
c)
December 21
d)
September 21
43.
In which month is the Northern Hemisphere tilted away from the sun
a)
June
b)
December
c)
September
d)
March
44.
In which month is the Southern Hemisphere titled away from sun
a)
June
b)
December
c)
September
d)
March
45.
Imaginary line through the center of the earth (from the north pole to south pole)
a)
axis
b)
orbit
c)
pole
d)
tilt
46.
Which of these is MOST responsible for the Earth's having more hours of daylight in the summer than in the winter?
a)
Earth's shape
b)
Earth's revolution
c)
Earth's orbit
d)
Earth's tilt
47.
Examine the diagram/picture.  What type of celestial movement does the diagram illustrate?
a)
Earth's orbit
b)
Earth's rotation
c)
Earth's ascension
d)
Earth's revolution
48.
The time required for the Earth to orbit the sun once is called a 
a)
day
b)
week
c)
month
d)
year
49.
Earth has seasons because…?
a)
The temperature of the sun changes.
b)
Earth rotates on its axis.
c)
Earth's axis is tilted as it moves around the sun.
d)
The distance between Earth and the sun changes.
50.

How long does it take for Earth to hit a 360?

a)

weeks of practice

b)

time and dedication

c)

24 hours

d)

365 days

51.

What causes the 4 seasons? Earth's _______.

a)

revolution & tilt

b)

rotation & revolution

c)

tilt & rotation

d)

atmosphere & revolution

52.

Earth's tilt causes people in opposite hemispheres to experience _________.

a)

opposites times

b)

opposite lives

c)

opposite seasons

d)

opposite health

53.

When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, people in the Southern Hemisphere experience what?

a)

Winter

b)

Fall

c)

Spring

d)

Summer

54.

When the Moon is directly between the Sun and the Earth, what phase would the Moon be in?

a)

Full Moon

b)

New Moon

c)

Half Moon

d)

Waxing Crescent

55.

What term is associated with the moons that are increasing in size (more light on them) each day?

a)

Waxing moons

b)

Waning moons

c)

Crescent moons

d)

Gibbous moons

56.
The different phases of the Moon are caused by:
a)
The days of the months
b)
The angle at which we see the lit Moon as it revolves around the Earth
c)
The position of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun
d)
The tides of the ocean
57.

What phase of the moon is shown?

a)

waning gibbous

b)

1st quarter

c)

waxing crescent

d)

Waxing gibbous

58.
Name the phase of the moon that comes BEFORE this moon phase.
a)
waxing gibbous
b)
waning gibbous
c)
waning crescent
d)
waxing crescent
59.
Name the moon phase
a)
waning crescent
b)
waxing crescent
c)
waning gibbous
d)
waxing gibbous
60.
Name the moon phase
a)
First Quarter
b)
Last Quarter
c)
New Moon
d)
Full Moon
61.
Name the moon phase
a)
First Quarter
b)
Last Quarter
c)
New Moon
d)
Full Moon
62.
Name the moon phase
a)
waning crescent
b)
waxing crescent
c)
waning gibbous
d)
waxing gibbous
63.
Name the moon phase
a)
waning crescent
b)
waxing crescent
c)
waning gibbous
d)
waxing gibbous
64.
Name the moon phase
a)
waning crescent
b)
waxing crescent
c)
waning gibbous
d)
waxing gibbous
65.
As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _.
a)
swelling
b)
waxing
c)
waning
d)
disappearing
66.
What are the correct phases of the Moon from position 6 through 8?
a)
Waning Crescent, First Quarter, Waning Gibbous
b)
Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent
c)
Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous
d)
Waxing Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waxing Crescent
67.

What is the region on the Moon’s far side that is least visible from Earth called?

a)

Dark side

b)

Hidden side

c)

Shadow zone

d)

Maria

68.

Select the correct phase of the Moon according to the image

a)

Waxing Crescent

b)

Waning Crescent

c)

Waxing Gibbous

d)

Waning Gibbous

69.

Select the correct phase of the Moon according to the image

a)

Waxing Crescent

b)

Waning Crescent

c)

Waxing Gibbous

d)

Waning Gibbous

70.
a)

Waxing Crescent

b)

Waning Crescent

c)

Waxing Gibbous

d)

Waning Gibbous

71.

What are Tides?

a)

The rises and fall of the Ocean

b)

Salt Water

c)

Wind

d)

Sand

72.

What is a Low Tide?

a)

Water level exceeding normal

b)

Water level decreasing normal

c)

Water level that is the same on both sides of the Earth

d)

Water level that is really high

73.

What causes Low Tides?

a)

The Moon's force

b)

The Sun's Gravity

c)

The lack of water

d)

The Earth's gravity

74.

What is a High Tide?

a)

Water level decreasing normal

b)

Water level increasing normal

c)

Water level highly increasing normal

d)

Tsunami

75.

What causes High Tides?

a)

The Moon's gravitational force

b)

The Earth's force

c)

The Sun's gravitational force

d)

The Sun's and the Moon's gravitational force

76.

Which of these choices best describes a Neap Tide?

a)

When the Tides are nearly the same

b)

When the Tides have a super high Tide and a super low Tide

c)

When there is an Earthquake

d)

When the Tides are super low

77.

(Quick tip look at the model) How are (Earth, Sun, Moon) aligned to make a Neap Tide?

a)

The Sun and the Earth and the Moon all straight in a line formation

b)

The Sun the Earth are facing each other

c)

The Moon the Earth are facing each other

d)

The Sun and the Earth are facing each and the Moon is on the side

78.

Which of these best describes a Spring Tide?

a)

The highest Low Tide

b)

The highest Neap TIde

c)

The highest High tide

d)

When Spring season starts

79.

How are the Earth the Sun and the Moon aligned to make a Spring Tide?

a)

When the Sun and the Moon are aligned to a right angle

b)

When the Sun and the Moon and the Earth are aligned in a straight line

c)

When the Earth tilts to make the season Spring

d)

When the Sun and the Earth are aligned in a straight line

80.
At the same time the sea is drawn to the moon, another tidal bulge takes place on other side of Earth.  True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Maybe
d)
I don't know!
81.
What do we call tides that have a smaller range that happen when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other?
a)
Neap Tide
b)
Spring Tide
c)
Larger Change
d)
Smaller Change
82.
The bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon produces ___________.
a)
high tide
b)
low tide
c)
neap tide
d)
spring tide
83.
Why does the moon's gravitational pull have more of effect on tides than the sun's gravitational pull?
a)
they are the same
b)
the moon is larger than the sun
c)
tides are not caused by the moon
d)
the moon is closer to the Earth than the sun
84.
What causes tides?
a)
gravity
b)
wind
c)
spring
d)
neap
85.

Slide 5: Select the best description of gravity.

a)

A magnetic force

b)

A type of energy

c)

An electrical energy

d)

An attractive force between two objects

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