7th Grade - Ch.1 Sun, Earth Moon system- Space science

Question 1

In which phase is the moon not visible from Earth?

Accepted Answer

New Moon

Question 2

How long does it take Earth to complete one orbit around the sun?

Accepted Answer

365 1/4 days

Question 3

Why is the timing of tides predictable?

Accepted Answer

because the moon’s path is predictable

Question 4

Which position of the moon would result in a lunar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 5

Which of the following best describes Earth's orbit?

Accepted Answer

the path Earth travels as it revolves around the sun

Question 6

Which position would appear as a waning gibbous moon when viewed from Earth?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 7

Which list represents the position of Earth, the sun, and the moon during a lunar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

sun, Earth, moon

Question 8

The position labeled “1” represents the season of summer in Which of the following places?

Accepted Answer

the Northern Hemisphere.

Question 9

About how many Earth days does it take for the moon to travel around Earth?

Accepted Answer

28 days

Question 10

In what position would Canada (in the Northern Hemisphere) receive the most hours of daylight?

Accepted Answer

Position D

Question 11

Which position of the moon would result in a Solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 12

Earth's rotation causes locations on the surface to move as it turns, which way do they move?

Accepted Answer

from west to east

Question 13

Which term describes the spinning movement shown by the arrow, which causes day and night?

Accepted Answer

rotation

Questions 13