Seasons, Moon Phases, Tides, And Eclipses Question Preview (ID: 36052)


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What is it called when the phases of the Moon appear to get larger?
a) Waxing
b) Waning
c) Tides
d) Eclipse

How long does it take for the Moon to revolve once around Earth?
a) 27 hours
b) 365 hours
c) 365 days
d) 27 days

The part of a shadow surrounding the darkest part; Creates a partial eclipse.
a) Umbra
b) Shadow
c) Penumbra
d) None of these

A tide with the greatest difference between low and high tides is called a
a) Spring Tides
b) Neap Tide
c) Fall Tide
d) Equinox

What moon phase comes after a waxing cresent
a) Waxing Gibbous
b) Waning Crescent
c) First Quarter
d) Last Quarter

Which of the following terms would you use to describe the motion of Earth in its orbit around the Sun?
a) Rotation
b) Ellipse
c) Revolution
d) solstice

When the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth and casts a shadow on Earth's surface, there is a(n)
a) Lunar Eclipse
b) Full Moon
c) Solar Eclipse
d) None of these

What only can occur during a full moon?
a) A solar eclipse
b) A lunar eclipse
c) Waxing crescent
d) Waning Crescent

What does Earth's rotation cause?
a) A year
b) The seasons
c) Day and Night
d) Eclipses

An equinox occurs when _______ is directly above _______ equator.
a) Earth, The Sun
b) the Sun, Earth's
c) Earth, The Moon
d) The Moon, Earth's

The solstice is __________.
a) the point at which the Sun reaches its greatest distance east or west of the prime meridian
b) the point at which the Sun reaches its greatest distance north or south of the equator
c) the point at which the Sun is closest to Earth
d) None of these

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