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Earth Science Chapter 4 - Motions of the Earth, Moon and Sun

Quiz by Tara Carro

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  • Q1
    A concept describing the apparent deflection of moving objects when viewed in a rotating reference frame. 
    heliocentric model
    Foucault pendulum
    geocentric model
    Coriolis effect
    30s
  • Q2
    The path described by a group of stars that creates a recognizable pattern in the night sky.
    eclipse
    constellation
    tides
    time zone
    30s
  • Q3
    A phenomenon in which one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body, temporarily obscuring it from view. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and either partially or completely blocks the Sun.
    axis (of rotation)
    eclipse
    phases (of the moon)
    time zone
    30s
  • Q4
    Earth Centered - A model of the solar system where Earth is at the center and all other celestial bodies revolve around it.
    Coriolis effect
    heliocentric model
    Foucault pendulum
    geocentric model
    30s
  • Q5
    Sun Centered - The model of the solar system that places the Sun at its center, with planets, including Earth, orbiting around it.
    heliocentric model
    axis (of rotation)
    constellation
    local time
    30s
  • Q6
    The regular rise and fall of sea levels caused mainly by the gravitational interactions between the Earth, Moon, and Sun.
    phases (of the moon)
    eclipse
    tides
    local time
    30s
  • Q7
    The variation in the position of the Sun measured by local time at different longitudes on Earth, leading to different times in different regions.
    Coriolis effect
    time zone
    axis (of rotation)
    Foucault pendulum
    30s
  • Q8
    The time it takes for the Moon to go through all its phases, about 29.5 days, as it orbits the Earth.
    local time
    phases (of the moon)
    eclipse
    helioentric model
    30s
  • Q9
    Proves that the earth rotates. A large pendulum that can visually demonstrate the rotation of the Earth, named after a French physicist.
    eclipse
    geocentric model
    Foucault pendulum
    Coriolis effect
    30s
  • Q10
    The imaginary line around which an object rotates, typically passing through its center.
    tides
    Coriolis effect
    time zone
    axis (of rotation)
    30s
  • Q11
    Time based on the rotation of the Earth as reflected in the motions of the sun.
    phases (of the moon)
    local time
    tides
    geocentric model
    30s

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