Earth Science Quiz 1 Q4

Question 1

When the moon passes between the sun and the earth so that the light from the sun is blocked

Accepted Answer

solar eclipse

Question 2

How do you figure out the size of a model when given the scale factor?

Accepted Answer

Divide the actual size by the scale factor.

Question 3

During which phase of the Moon does a Solar eclipse occur?

Accepted Answer

new

Question 4

The time it takes a planet to turn once on its axis is considered a:

Accepted Answer

day

Question 5

How many tides are there in a 24 hour period?

Accepted Answer

four

Question 6

The dark inner shadow cast by an object

Accepted Answer

umbra

Question 7

A model of our solar system showing the relative position and movement of the planets

Accepted Answer

orrery

Question 8

A lunar eclipse is more common than a solar eclipse.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 9

The order of the astronomical objects in a lunar eclipse is

Accepted Answer

sem

Question 10

How do you figure out the scale factor when creating a scale model?

Accepted Answer

Divide the actual size of the object by the size of the model

Question 11

Which planets have shorter "years"?

Accepted Answer

inner planets

Question 12

The outer portion of the sun's atmosphere consisting of super heated gas

Accepted Answer

coronoa

Questions 12