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
1. To correctly list the order of lunar phases, we need to understand the different phases of the moon. The phases of the moon are determined by the relative positions of the Earth, moon, and sun. The correct order of lunar phases is:
New moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent.
So the correct answer is: New moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waning gibbous.
2. Let's analyze each statement about eclipses:
a. The moon blocking out sunlight causes both a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse, but the difference is that in a solar eclipse, the sun is totally blocked out, whereas in a lunar eclipse, the sun is only partially blocked out. This statement is correct.
b. A solar eclipse occurs only during 1st Quarter Moon, and a lunar eclipse only occurs during 3rd Quarter Moon. This statement is incorrect. Solar eclipses can only occur during new moon phases, and lunar eclipses can only occur during full moon phases.
c. The earth blocking sunlight to the moon is a solar eclipse, and the moon blocking sunlight to the earth is a lunar eclipse. This statement is correct.
d. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks out the sun, casting a shadow on earth. A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth blocks sunlight, casting a shadow on the moon. This statement is correct.
So the correct statement(s) about eclipses are: a and c.
3. When the moon is located between Earth and the sun, the phase of the moon is called a new moon. Therefore, the correct answer is: new moon.
4. The moon appears to be getting larger during the waxing phases. So the correct answer is: waxing crescent and waxing gibbous.
5. In week 2 and week 4 of the lunar cycle, both phases start in waxing. Therefore, the correct answer is: They both start in waxing.
6. During July, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the summer season. This occurs because the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, receiving more daylight hours, more direct sunlight, and warmer temperatures. Therefore, the correct answer is: The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, receiving more daylight hours, more direct sunlight, and warmer temperatures.
7. The Northern and Southern Hemispheres face the sun evenly during an equinox. Therefore, the correct answer is: an equinox.
8. When the Earth is at its closest to the sun, but the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, the season that occurs is winter. Therefore, the correct answer is: Winter.
9. The movement that causes day and night to occur on Earth is the rotation of the Earth on its axis. As the Earth rotates, different parts of the Earth are exposed to sunlight, causing day and night cycles. Therefore, the correct answer is: Rotating.
10. If the Earth were no longer tilted on its axis, it would affect the Earth's seasons. The Earth's axial tilt is responsible for the changing seasons. If the Earth were not tilted, each hemisphere and location on Earth would receive the same amount of direct sunlight and daylight hours year-round, resulting in no distinct seasons. Therefore, the correct answer is: 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-round.