1. Which of the following correctly lists the order of the lunar phases (note, not all lunar phases are included in each answer)?
Full moon, waxing gibbous, third quarter, new moon
Waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter
New moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waning gibbous
New moon, first quarter, half moon, third quarter
Which of the statement(s) about eclipses is/are true?
The moon blocking out sunlight is what causes both a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse, the difference is a solar eclipse the sun is totally blocked out, but in a lunar eclipse the sun is only partially blocked out.
A solar eclipse occurs only during 1st Quarter Moon and a lunar eclipse only occurs during 3rd Quarter Moon.
The earth blocking sunlight to the moon is a solar eclipse. The moon blocking sunlight to the earth is a lunar eclipse.
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks out the sun casting a shadow on earth. A lunar eclipse is when the earth blocks sunlight casting a shadow on the moon.
3. Which phase of the moon is seen when the moon is located between Earth and the sun?
new moon
waxing gibbous
waning crescent
full moon
4. During which phases does the moon appear to be getting larger?
waxing gibbous and waning gibbous
first quarter and third quarter
waxing crescent and waxing gibbous
full moon and new moon
5. What is a similarity between the phases of the moon in week 2 and week 4?
They both start with a quarter moon.
They both start in waning.
They both start in waxing.
They both end with a full moon.
6. During July, the Northern Hemisphere is experience the summer season. Which answer best describes why this occurs?
The Earth is closer to the sun in July and therefore has warmer weather.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, receiving more daylight hours, more direct sunlight, and warmer temperatures.
The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, receiving more daylight hours, more direct sunlight, and warmer temperatures.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, receiving fewer daylight hours and less direct sunlight.
7. During which occurance do the Northern and Southern Hemispheres face the sun evenly?
winter
summer
an equinox
a solstice
8. The Earth is at its' closest to the sun while the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. What season occurs during this time?
Spring
Summer
Fall/Autumn
Winter
9. The Earth and Moon are constantly moving. Which movement causes day and night to occur on Earth?
Revolution
Orbit
Tilting
Rotating
10. The Earth is tilted at 23.5 degrees on its axis. If the Earth were no longer tilted on its axis, how would that affect Earth?
No changes on Earth at all.
Half of the Earth would be in constant darkness; Half of the Earth would be in constant light.
The seasons would be more dramatic all over the world. For example: Summer in the Northern Hemisphere would be even hotter and would have more daylight hours and direct sunlight. During the winter, the weather would be colder, there would be fewer daylight hours, and even less direct sunlight.
The Earth would no longer experience seasons. Each hemisphere and location on Earth would receive the same amount of direct sunlight and daylight hours year