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Review 4 : Patterns in the Solar System
Review 4 : Patterns in the Solar System
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1
When the moon is waxing, its lighted part appears to _____.
be the most visible
be invisible
decreasein size
Increase in size
2
The cycle of the moon’s phases repeats. About how long does it take to cycle from one new moon to the next new moon?
About one year
About one month
About one week
About one day
3
This is position of Earth at four different times during the year. When does the United States receive the most light?
Position B
Position D
Position A
Position C
4
Which factor contributes to Earth’s seasons?
the angle of the sun’s rays and the number of hours of daylight
cold or warm air blowing from the oceans
the energy as heat from the moon
the time of the day
5
The Northern Hemisphere receives more solar energy during part of the year than others. Which explains this?
The angle at which sunlight reaches the Northern Hemisphere changes.
The angle that Earth is tilted on its axis changes.
The distance of the Northern Hemisphere from the sun changes.
The amount of energy that is produced by the sun changes.
6
When the moon is aligned with and between Earth and the sun, which phase is happening?
third quarter moon
first quarter moon
full moon
new moon
7
Which solar system event can happen only during a full moon?
solar eclipse
lunar eclipse
new moon
waning gibbous
8
The diagram shows how Earth spins on its axis, causing day and night.Which term describes the movement shown?
orbit
tilt
rotation
revolution
9
Which description best defines the term season?
a time of the year that is characterized by recurring weather conditions
the time it takes Earth to complete one revolution around the sun
the time it takes Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis
a time of year that is characterized by changing weather conditions
10
One line of evidence of Earth’s revolution around the sun is _____.
the varying positions of a constellation over a period of weeks
the varying positions of a constellation over a period of hours
Foucault’s pendulum
the Coriolis effect
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During equinox, the sun’s rays strike Earth at a 90-degree angle along the equator. What is the result of the equinox?
The hours of daylight are longer than the hours of darkness.
The hours of daylight and the hours of darkness are about the same.
The hours of darkness are longer than the hours of daylight.
An unseasonably warm day occurs in the midst of winter.
12
New, full, gibbous, quarter, and crescent describe _____.
phases of the moon
stages of lunar eclipse
the moon's rotation
the moon's orbit
13
How long does it take Earth to complete one orbit around the sun?
60 days
27 days
1 day
365 days and 6 hours
14
When does a solar eclipse take place?
when the sun moves into Earth’s shadow
when Earth moves into the moon’s shadow
when the moon moves into Earth’s shadow
when Earth moves into the sun’s shadow
15
The moon is shown at four possible positions around Earth.Which position of the moon could result in a lunar eclipse?
position 1
position 3
position 4
position 2
