Test Review

When Earth reaches Position S in the model, which season will Texas experience? a)Winter b)Spring c)Summer d)Fall

Where would the sun be located in this diagram? To the right of the diagram

Which word best describes the changes in the Moon’s appearance during the sequence above? a)Gibbous b)Waning c)Crescent d)Waxing

The diagram shows the orbit of the moon around Earth. Between which two points will the moon appear to change from a new moon to a quarter moon? a)Q and R b)R and S c)S and T d)T and Q

When is a neap tide most likely to occur? a.On the 1st b.On the 14th c.On the 20th d.On the 22th

At which position in the Moon’s orbit would a full moon occur? a)Position 1 b)Position 2 c)Position 3 d)Position 4

At Position D, the Sun’s most direct rays are striking the ______________ on Earth. equator

Which of the following has the greatest influence on tides? a)The Sun’s gravitational pull b)The Sun’s mass c)Earth’s mass d)The Moon’s gravitational pull

About how long does it take the Moon to travel from Position 1 to Position 3? a)One week b)Two weeks c)Three weeks d)Four weeks

How long does it take for the Earth to move from Position B to Position D? a)2 weeks b)1 month c)6 months d)1 year

Which moon locations represent a neap tide? a.W and X b.Y and Z c.W and Y d.X and Z

 As Earth moves around the Sun, the North Pole always points to ________________. The North Star

 Draw a diagram of the Sun, Moon, and Earth when a new moon occurs.

When would a coastal area experience the largest tidal range? a)During a new moon b)During a crescent moon c)During a quarter moon d)During a gibbous moon

Which of the following best describes the days and nights shown in the diagram? a)The Northern Hemisphere is having days that last longer than the nights. b)The Southern Hemisphere is having days that last longer than the nights. c)Both hemispheres are having nights and days that last the same amount of time. d)Both hemispheres are having days that last longer than the nights.

True or False At Position C, the Northern Hemisphere is receiving direct sunlight.

Between which two positions in the Moon’s orbit would this phase be seen from Earth? a)Between Positions 1 and 2 b)Between Positions 2 and 3 c)Between Positions 3 and 4 d)Between Positions 4 and 1

During which moon locations does the largest difference in the tidal range occur? a. W and X b. Y and Z c. W and Y d. X and Z

At which location would the Southern Hemisphere be experiencing Winter? a)A b)B c)C d)D

When is a spring tide most likely to occur? a.New moon b.First quarter c.Waning quarter d.First crescent