Misc.
Seasons/Days/Years
Tides
Name that Moon Phase
Moon Phases/Eclipses
100
Noel built a stationary three-dimensional scale model of the Earth-Sun-Moon system for a presentation to his science class. As displayed, what kind of information will his model NOT be able to demonstrate?
A. the relative sizes of the celestial bodies
B. the relative distances among the celestial bodies
C. the relative appearance of the Moon during each phase
D. the relative locations of the celestial bodies during an eclipse
C. the relative appearance of the Moon during each phase
100
The term for when the length of day and night are equal.
What is a Equinox?
100
Moon phases that cause spring tides.
What are full or new moons?
100
What occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun?
A. Solar eclipse
B. Lunar Eclipse
C. Equinox
D. Solstice
A. Solar eclipse
100
Which statement best explains why different portions of the Moon are visible at different times of the month?
A. As Earth moves along its orbit, it blocks different parts of the Moon.
B. As the Moon moves along its orbit, it passes through Earth's shadow.
C. As the Moon moves along its orbit, only a fraction of it is visible from Earth.
D. As Earth moves along its orbit, its shadow falls on different parts of the Moon.
C. As the Moon moves along its orbit, only a fraction of it is visible from Earth.
200
Galileo Galilei, who has been called the Father of Modern Science, once said, "In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual." What does Galileo's statement indicate about scientific information?
A. Anyone can build consensus to popularize a scientific idea.
B. Scientific questions can only be decided by scientists working independently.
C. Anyone can use data to challenge a scientific theory, even if that theory is highly popular.
D. Only a few people have the ability to understand the primary scientific challenges of any age.
C. Anyone can use data to challenge a scientific theory, even if that theory is highly popular.
200
The season in the northern hemisphere when it is summer in the southern hemisphere.
What is Winter time?
200
What is the approximate time interval between the two high tides?
a. 6 hours
b. 9 hours
c. 13 hours
d. 24 hours
c. 13 hours
200
If you are standing at position A, what type of moon would you be looking at?
What is a full moon?
200
If the Moon did not rotate at the same rate that it revolved, which of the following would be true?
A. There would be no more tides.
B. We would no longer see eclipses.
C. We would be able to see all sides of the Moon.
D. The cycle of the Moon's phases would repeat faster.
C. We would be able to see all sides of the Moon.
300
Why does the Sun generally appear to rise in the east, move across the sky, and set in the west each day?
a. Earth rotates on its axis.
b. Earth revolves around the Sun.
c. The Sun rotates on its axis.
d. The Sun revolves around Earth
a. Earth rotates on its axis.
300
What change would occur if Earth’s rate of rotation significantly increased?
A. The day would be longer.
B. The day would be shorter.
C. The year would be longer.
D. The year would be shorter.
B. The day would be shorter.
300
Name that tide.
What is spring tide?
300
What moon phase is the Moon closest to the Sun?
What moon phase is the Moon the farthest away from the Sun?
Closest: New Moon
Farthest: Full Moon
300
In the fourth century BC, Aristotle observed a phenomenon in which he saw a circular shadow on the Moon. He argued that Earth was a sphere based on this observation. What phenomenon caused the shadow on the Moon?
A. a solar eclipse
B. a lunar eclipse
C. a spring equinox
D. a summer solstice
B. a lunar eclipse
400
Which of the following best describes how the theory of evolution has changed over time?
A. The theory of evolution describes a body of observations about the changes in organisms.
B. The idea of evolution did not develop until natural phenomena described what was occurring.
C. Darwin's original theory of evolution was modified to the current theory as new evidence was discovered.
D. Darwin's proposal for the theory of evolution did not contain enough empirical evidence to be widely accepted.
C. Darwin's original theory of evolution was modified to the current theory as new evidence was discovered.
400
What would be the resulting condition if Earth's axis was perpendicular to the Sun?
A. The winters would be much colder.
B. There would no longer be seasons.
C. The summers would be much hotter.
D. There would be a reversal of seasons.
B. There would no longer be seasons.
400
What has the greatest effect on the tides? WHY??
What is the moon (because it is close to Earth)?
400
If you are at position A, what type of moon would you be looking at?
What is a new moon?
400
An observer at location A on Earth views the Moon when it is at position M1.
Which phase of the Moon will the observer see?
What is a new moon?
500
Scientific advancement depends on the discovery of new information and the development of new theories. Which of these statements best describes how replication can affect scientific progress?
A. Replication can stall scientific advancement.
B. Replication can increase the accuracy of collected data.
C. Replication can reveal flaws in an experiment's methods.
D. Replication can prove whether a theory is right or wrong.
C. Replication can reveal flaws in an experiment's methods.
500
The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere occur on the day when the Sun appears farthest north. How do the days for each hemisphere compare during this time?
A. Each hemisphere will experience a day with the least amount of sunlight of the year.
B. Each hemisphere will experience a day with the most amount of sunlight of the year.
C. The northern hemisphere will experience a day with the most amount of sunlight while the southern hemisphere will experience a day with the least amount of sunlight.
D. The northern hemisphere will experience a day with the least amount of sunlight while the southern hemisphere will experience a day with the most amount of sunlight.
C. The northern hemisphere will experience a day with the most amount of sunlight while the southern hemisphere will experience a day with the least amount of sunlight.
500
Name the tide.
What is neap tide?
500
Name the moon phase and what type of eclipse can occur during this phase.
What is new moon and solar eclipse?
500
At which Moon position could a solar eclipse be seen from Earth?
What is position M1?