The Earth-Sun-Moon System Answers
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During which phase does Earth see more than half of the moon’s surface?
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first quarterB
third quarterC
waxing gibbousD
waning crescent2
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How often do spring and neap tides occur?
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twice a dayB
twice a monthC
every 27.3 daysD
every 24 hours3
During which moon phase do spring tides occur?
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new moon and full moonB
first quarter and third quarterC
waxing gibbous and waning gibbousD
waxing crescent and waning crescent4
Study the image.
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3 and 5B
5 and 9C
6 and 12D
9 and 125
What occurs during a solar eclipse?
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Earth is closest to the Sun.B
There are small tides across Earth.C
The moon’s shadow falls on Earth.D
The moon is covered in Earth’s shadow.6
Which movement causes day and night on Earth?
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rotation of EarthB
revolution of Earth around the SunC
Earth’s elliptical orbit in spaceD
moon’s orbit around Earth7
How long does it take for the moon to complete one revolution around Earth?
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14 daysB
24 hoursC
365 daysD
27.3 days8
In which direction does the Sun appear to move across the sky?
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from west to eastB
from east to westC
from north to southD
from south to north9
During which phase of the moon do neap tides occur?
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fullB
gibbousC
newD
quarter10
Why do lunar and solar eclipses not happen every month?
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Eclipses only occur during full and new moons.B
Earth rotates around its axis faster than the moon.C
The moon and Earth only travel through the penumbras.D
The tilt of the moon’s axis does not allow for monthly alignment.Did you find these answers helpful?
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