The Earth-Sun-Moon System

Question 1

In which direction does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

from east to west

Question 2

During which moon phase do spring tides occur?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

new moon and full moon

Question 3

What does Earth’s rotation on its axis cause?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

night and day

Question 4

Which movement causes day and night on Earth?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

rotation of Earth

Question 5

Study the image.

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waxing crescent

Question 6

Look at the diagram of a solar eclipse.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

2

Question 7

During which phase does Earth see more than half of the moon’s surface?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

waxing gibbous

Question 8

During which phase of the moon do neap tides occur?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

quarter

Question 9

How often do spring and neap tides occur?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

twice a month

Question 10

Study the image.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

6 and 12

The Earth-Sun-Moon System Answers