Earth and Moon Review
Quiz by Macy Williams
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- Q1What is the main reason why the Moon appears to have phases?The changing position of the Moon relative to the Earth and SunThe Moon's rotation on its axisThe Moon's size changingThe Moon's color changing30s
- Q2What is the name of the phenomenon where the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon?Solar eclipseSupermoonLunar eclipseAsteroid impact30s
- Q3What phenomenon occurs when the Moon completely blocks out the Sun from Earth?Lunar eclipseComet sightingSolar eclipseMeteor shower30s
- Q4What causes Earth's seasons?The rotation of the moonThe distance from the sunThe tilt of Earth's axisThe shape of the Earth's orbit30s
- Q5During which season in the Northern Hemisphere does the Earth experience the longest day?SummerFallWinterSpring30s
- Q6Which season is associated with the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?AutumnSpringWinterSummer30s
- Q7In which two seasons do the equinoxes occur?Spring and AutumnWinter and SpringSummer and AutumnSummer and Winter30s
- Q8During which season does the Southern Hemisphere experience summer?AutumnWinterSummerSpring30s
- Q9What is the term used to describe Earth's spinning on its axis?RevolutionRotationGravityOrbit30s
- Q10How long does it take for Earth to complete one full revolution around the Sun?One weekOne dayOne monthOne year30s
- Q11Why do we experience daylight and darkness on Earth?Due to Earth’s revolution around the MoonDue to Earth’s rotation on its axisDue to Earth’s distance from the SunDue to Earth’s tilt in its orbit30s
- Q12What is the imaginary line through the center of earth called?equatorAxis30s
- Q13Which phase of the moon occurs when the moon is completely illuminated from Earth's perspective?First QuarterFull MoonWaning CrescentNew Moon30s
- Q14Which phase of the moon occurs when only half of the moon is illuminated from Earth's perspective?First QuarterFull MoonWaning GibbousNew Moon30s
- Q15What phase of the moon occurs when the moon is completely dark and not visible from Earth?First QuarterFull MoonNew MoonWaxing Crescent30s