Seasons/Moon Phases

Moon 1

100

X9

NAME THE WAXING GIBBOUS

2

200

x8

main cause of ocean tides?

A  the tilt of Earth's axis

B  Earth's rotation on its axis

C  the gravitational pull of the moon

D  uneven heating of the oceans by the sun

c .. the gravitational pull of the moon

300

X 7

WE SEE ......... OF THE MOON AS IT ORBITS THE EARTH.

A. ONE SIDE

B. TWO DIFFERENT SIDES

C. ALL SIDES

A.. ONE SIDE

400

x 6

A

500

x 5

Which phases are in order

c

600

X7

The diagram shows the Moon in four different positions A - D as it revolves around the Earth. If the moon is in Position C on November 1st, to what position would it be closest on November 15 of the same month?

Position B

700

x6

The diagram shows the Moon in four different positions A - D as it revolves around the Earth. If the moon is in Position A on September 1st, to what position would it be closest on September 30th of the same month?

A  Position A

B  Position B

C  Position C

D  Position D

Position a

800

X7

The different shapes of the moon you see from Earth are called...

A  eclipses.

B  solar eclipses

C  phases.

D  umbra.

C PHASES

MISC 1

100

X 8

Which  best describeS why Earth has four different seasons?

A  It rotates on its axis.

B  It has only one star in its solar system.

C  It has only one moon in its solar system.

D It has bodies of water with different currents.

A IT ROTATES ON ITS AXIS

200

x9

Which season is the northern hemisphere experiencing ?

a. spring

b. summer

c. winter

d. fall

b. summer

300

x8

How long does it take earth to move from position A to position c

a. 3 months

b. 6 months

c. 9 months

d. 12 months

b.  6 months

400

x 6

In winter, the axis of the earth is pointed

A  towards the sun

B  down from the sun

C  up from the sun

D  away from the sun

d away from the sun

500

x 7How long does it take earth to move from position A to position D

a. 3 months

b. 6 months

c. 9 months

d. 12 months

c... 9 months

600

x 5

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere at position 1?

A  Winter.   B  Spring    C  Summer       D  Fall

c summer

700

X7

The different shapes of the moon you see from Earth are called...

1. A  eclipses.

2. B  solar eclipses.

3. C  phases.

4. D  umbra.

800

x7

- comparing two planets in our solar system.

- Both planets are about the same size, and

- they are rocky planets. 

Which two planets  MOST LIKELY comparing?

a.Venus and Mars 

b. Earth and Venus 

c. Saturn and Uranus 

d. Earth and Mercury

B. VENUS AND EARTH

Moon 2

100

X 9

IF THE MOON DID NOT ORBIT THE EARTH ON AN ANGLE, HOW OFTEN WOULD A LUNAR ECLIPSE OCCUR

A  Once a month at the First Quarter phase

B  Once a month at the Full Moon phase

C  Once a month at the New Moon phase

D  Once a month at the Third Quarter phase

B. ONCE A MONTH AT THE FULL MOON PHASE

200

x9

Which statement best explains the reason why summer is warmer than winter?

A  The Earth's axis tilts toward the Sun, so the rays more directly.

B  The Sun moves closer to the Earth during the warm months.

C  The days are longer during the summer than during the winter.

D. The earth is closer to the sun during summer

a.  The Earth's axis tilts toward the Sun, so the rays more directly.

300

X 6

NAME THE FULL MOON

3

400

x 8

time it takes the moon to complete one  lunar cycle 

A  24day

B  365 days

C  28 days

D  14 days

c.  28 days

500

x7

The moon gets its light from

A  the earth

B  the sun

C  the stars

D  making its own light

b. the sun

600

X 7

NAME THE LAST QUARTER

5

700

x8

Sun----moon ------ Earth = which phase

A  New Moon

B  First Quarter

C  Full Moon

D  Last Quarter

A. New Moon

800

X7

SUN --- EARTH---- MOON = which phase of the moon

A  crescent moon

B  full moon

C  gibbous moon

D  new moon

B   FULL MOON

MISC 2

100

X8

GALILEO GALILEI BELIEVED IN

A. SUN CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM

B. EARTH CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM

A.. SUN CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM

200

X 7

COPERNICUS BELIEVED IN A

A. EARTH CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM 

B. SUN CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM 

B.. SUN CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM

300

x5

The seasons change on Earth because of predictable patterns.
Select the one reason that explains why the seasons change on Earth.

A  The distance from the Earth to the sun changes.

B  The distance from Earth to the moon changes.

C.   The amount of heat give off by the sun changes with the seasons.

D.   Earth's tilt causes the sun to be higher or lower in the sky as the seasons change.

D.   Earth's tilt causes the sun to be higher or lower in the sky as the seasons change.

400

X 7

PTOLEMY BELIEVE IN A

A. EARTH CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM 

B. SUN CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM 

A .. EARTH CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM

500

x7

The seasons change on Earth because of predictable patterns. Select one reason statements that explains why the seasons change on Earth.

A  The distance from the Earth to the sun changes.

B  The distance from Earth to the moon changes.

C  Different places on Earth get different amounts of direct sunlight.

D  The amount of heat give off by the sun changes with the seasons.

c.  different places on Earth get different amounts of direct sunlight

600

x 7

Which  best describes why Earth has four different seasons?

A  It orbits the Sun.'

B It has only one star in its solar system.

C  It has only one moon in its solar system.

D It has bodies of water with different currents.

A IT ORBITS THE SUN

700

X 7

ARISTOTLE BELIEVED  IN A

A. EARTH CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM 

B. SUN CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM 

A.. EARTH CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM

800

X6

In 1  year, how far will Earth have gone in its orbit around the sun compared to how far the moon has gone in its orbit around Earth?

A  -Earth: completes one orbit of the Sun-

Moon: completes one orbit of Earth

B  - Earth: completes one  orbit of the Sun
- Moon: completes twelve orbits of Earth

C  -Earth: completes half of one orbit of the Sun-Moon: completes six orbits of Earth

D  -Earth: completes a third of one orbit of the Sun- Moon: completes three orbits of Earth

B  - Earth: completes one  orbit of the Sun
- Moon: completes twelve orbits of Earth

MISC 3

100

x9

In six months, how far will Earth have gone in its orbit around the sun compared to how far the moon has gone in its orbit around Earth?

A  -Earth: completes one orbit of the Sun-Moon: completes one orbit of Earth

B  - Earth: completes six orbits of the Sun
- Moon: completes twelve orbits of Earth

C  -Earth: completes half of one orbit of the Sun-Moon: completes six orbits of Earth

D  -Earth: completes a third of one orbit of the Sun- Moon: completes three orbits of Earth

C  -Earth: completes half of one orbit of the Sun-Moon: completes six orbits of Earth

200

X 7

NAME THE FIRST QUARTER

1

300

X8

In three months, how far will Earth have gone in its orbit around the sun compared to how far the moon has gone in its orbit around Earth?

A  -Earth: completes one orbit of the Sun-Moon: completes one orbit of Earth

B  - Earth: completes six orbits of the Sun
- Moon: completes twelve orbits of Earth

C  -Earth: completes half of one orbit of the Sun-Moon: completes six orbits of Earth.

   D  -Earth: completes a third of one orbit of the Sun- Moon: completes three orbits of Earth

   D  -Earth: completes a third of one orbit of the Sun- Moon: completes three orbits of Earth

400

X 6

NAME THE WAXING CRESCENT

8

500

X 5

NAME THE WANING CRESCENT

6

600

X 7

NAME THE WANING GIBBOUS

4

700

X 7

NAME THE NEW MOON

7

800

X6

Day and night are caused by...

A  the tilt of the Earth's axis.

B  eclipses.

C  Earth's revolution around the Sun.

D  Earth's rotation on it's axis.

D.

MISC 4

100

X9

Which statement explains the position of the side of Earth when it is night?

A  The side of Earth is facing the moon.

B  The side of Earth is facing away from the sun.

C  The side of Earth is being blocked by the moon.

D  The side of Earth is between the sun and the moon.

B  The side of Earth is facing away from the sun.

200

X 7

THIS IS A TELESCOPE.  EXPLORERS WOULD USE THIS TOOL TO CHART THEIR POSITION BASED ON THE 

A. STARS

B. MOON

C. PLANETS

D. OCEAN TIDES

A. STARS

300

X8

WE HAVE THE LONGEST AMOUNT OF DAYLIGHT DURING THE 

A. SPRING

B. SUMMER 

C. WINTER

D. FALL

B. SUMMER

400

X 6

PLATO BELIEVED IN A

A. EARTH CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM 

B. SUN CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM 

A.... EARTH CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM

500

X7

WHICH IS A TRUE STATEMENT ABOUT THE SUN? 

A.  The sun is bigger than the Moon but smaller than the Earth.

B.  All stars are equally bright, only distance causes appearance changes.

C.   The sun’s gravity is strong enough to create a solar system.

D.  The sun is located in a solar system very close to Earth’s solar system.

C. THE SUN'S GRAVITY IS STRONG ENOUGH TO CREATE A SOLAR SYSTEM

600

X 6

SIR ISSAC NEWTON BELIEVED IN A

A. EARTH CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM 

B. SUN CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM 

B... SUN CENTERED SOLAR SYSTEM

700

X8

WHICH STATEMENT IS TRUE ABOUT THE SUN?

A  The sun is the closest star to Earth in the entire Milky Way.

B  The sun is bigger than the Moon but smaller than the Earth.

C  All stars are equally bright, only distance causes appearance changes.

D  The sun is located in a solar system very close to Earth’s solar system.

A  The sun is the closest star to Earth in the entire Milky Way.

800

X6

What is equivalent to one year?

A  Earth's rotation

B  The Sun's rotation

C  Earth's revolution around the Sun

D  The Moon's revolution around the Earth

C  Earth's revolution around the Sun

MISC

100

x8

WHAT SEASON DOES THIS DIAGRAM REPRESENT IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE?

WINTER

200

X8

WHAT SEASON IS REPRESENTED IN THE DIAGRAM IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE?

SUMMER

300

X9  IDENTIFY THE 3RD QUARTER

7

400

X7

IDENTIFY THE WAXING GIBBOUS

4

500

X8

WHAT SEASON IS REPRESENTED IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE IN THIS DIAGRAM?

WINTER

600

X9

STARTING AT THE LAST QUARTER...WHAT PHASE WILL YOU BE VIEWING IN 2 WEEKS

FIRST QUARTER

700

X9

WHAT SEASON IS BEING REPRESENTED IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE?

SUMMER

800

X10

IDENTIFY THE WAXING CRESCENT AND THE WANING CRESCENT

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