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Science Sun, Earth and Moon
Science Sun, Earth and Moon
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Quiz to review sun/earth/moon unit
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We see phases of the Moon because 50% of the moon is always illuminated and...
We see different parts as the Sun spins around the Earth
As the Earth orbits the Moon, we see more or less of the Sun
As the Moon orbits, we see more or less of the lit side
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How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the sun?
27.3 days
24 hours
365 days
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A Partial Solar Eclipse happens when the Moon is in New Moon phase and...
Solar Noon
The penumbra (lighter shadow) of the Moon falls on the Earth
The umbra (darker shadow) of the Moon falls on the Earth
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When is the Spring Equinox?
September 21st
March 21st
December 21st
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When is the Fall Equinox?
June 21st
March 21st
September 21st
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A Lunar Eclipse can happen when the Moon is in what phase?
Full Moon
First Quarter
New Moon
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When is the Summer Solstice?
September 21st
March 21st
June 21st
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Eclipses occur two times per year when...
The Earth is tilted
The Sun covers the Moon
The Sun, Earth and Moon line up in a straight line
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How long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?
24 hours
27.3 days
365 days
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What is the Equinox?
This is when day and night are equal
This is when we have longest/shortest days of the year
This is when Summer is in the Northern Hemisphere
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As Earth rotates on its axis around the Sun, the part that is closest to the Sun is in ___
Winter
Summer
Spring
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The Umbra is...
The darker inner part of the shadow
The lighter outer part of the shadow
The reflection from the sun
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As Earth rotates on its axis around the Sun, the part that is farthest from the Sun is in ___
Winter
Spring
Summer
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A partial Lunar Eclipse happens when the Moon is in the full Moon phase and ...
It passes partially through the umbra (shadow) of the Earth
The Moon is too far from the Sun
It passes totally through the umbra (shadow) of the Earth
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A total Solar Eclipse happens when the Moon is in New Moon phase and
The umbra (darker shadow) of the Moon falls on the Earth
The penumbra (lighter shadow) of the Moon falls on the Earth
The Moon is too far away from the Earth
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When is the Winter Solstice?
June 21st
December 21st
March 21st
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What is Solar Noon?
When the Sun is highest in the sky and shadows are shortest
The hottest day of the year
Solar noon is lunchtime
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What is the Solstice?
When winter is in the Northern Hemisphere
This is when we have the longest & shortest days of the year
This is when day and night are equal
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A Solar Eclipse can happen when the Moon is in what phase?
First Quaryer
New Moon
Full Moon
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What causes day and night on Earth?
All of these answers are correct
The part facing the Sun is in day
The part facing away from the Sun is in night
The Earth rotates on its axis once in 24 hrs
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A total Lunar Eclipse happens when the moon is in Full Moon Phase and ...
The penumbra of the Moon falls on Earth
It passes partially through the umbra (shadow) of the Earth
It passes completely through the umbra (shadow) of the Earth
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What is Polaris?
Polaris is also known as the North Star
Polaris is the North Pole
Polaris is the Solar Noon
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The Prenumbra is...
The reflection from the sun
The darker inner part of the shadow
The lighter outer part of the shadow
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Earth is tilted on its axis 23.5 degrees as it rotates around the Sun which is why we have ____
Eclipse
Seasons
Rain
