Why would a retired couple move from New York to Florida in winter?
  • Florida gets more indirect sunlight in the winter making it cooler.
  • Florida gets more indirect sunlight in the winter making it warmer.
  • Florida gets more direct sunlight in the winter making it cooler.
  • Florida gets more direct sunlight in the winter making it warmer.
Which of the following is true of lunar eclipses?
  • A lunar eclipse happens when the Sun is blocked by the Moon.
  • A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.
  • A lunar eclipse happens when the Sun's shadow is blocking the Moon.
  • A lunar eclipse happens every lunar cycle when the Moon is full.
In order to demonstrate the alignment of the Sun, Earth and the Moon during a lunar eclipse, a student sets up a model as shown.Which of these objects represent which celestial bodies?
  • The lamp represents the Sun; the basketball represents the Moon; and the ping pong ball represents Earth.
  • The lamp represents Earth; the basketball represents the Moon; and the ping pong ball represents the Sun.
  • The lamp represents the Moon; the basketball represents Earth; and the ping pong ball represents the Sun.
  • The lamp represents the Sun; the basketball represents Earth; and the ping pong ball represents the Moon.
As the Moon revolves around Earth, a certain amount of the Moon's surface is lit up by the Sun and seen by people on Earth. Which of the following effects is produced by this movement?
  • seasons of Earth
  • lunar eclipses
  • phases of the Moon
  • solar flares
What is the term for the inner, darker, cone-shaped area of an eclipse's shadow?
  • diamond-ring effect
  • umbra
  • penumbra
  • rilles
What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?
  • the gravitational force of the Moon and Sun
  • the Sun's electromagnetic energy
  • Earth's magnetic field
  • Earth's rotation
The evening high tides for one week in Sanibel Island, Florida, are listed in the chart below.Based on the data contained in the chart, when will the evening high tide most likely occur on December 26?
  • 6:15 p.m.
  • 7:32 p.m.
  • 8:20 p.m.
  • 11:25 p.m.
During the lunar cycle, a greater portion of the Moon becomes illuminated, and therefore visible, between the
  • third quarter and waning crescent phases.
  • waning crescent and new moon phases.
  • first quarter and waxing gibbous phases.
  • full moon and third quarter phases.
Before a new moon becomes a full moon, it must go through the
  • waning crescent and waning gibbous phases.
  • first quarter and third quarter phases.
  • waning crescent and first quarter phases.
  • waxing crescent and waxing gibbous phases.
Nearly all of the Moon's visible surface is lit following a full moon. What is the name for this phase of the Moon?
  • Waning gibbous phase
  • Waning crescent phase
  • New moon phase
  • Waxing gibbous phase
Only a small part of the Moon's visible surface is lit following the new moon. The moon is in its
  • waxing crescent phase.
  • waning crescent phase.
  • full moon phase.
  • first quarter phase.
The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. What is the correct series of phases from a full moon to a new moon?
  • waxing gibbous, third quarter, waxing crescent
  • waning gibbous, first quarter, waxing crescent
  • waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent
  • waxing gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent
A tide with the largest difference between water levels at high and low tides is known as a spring tide. Two spring tides occur in each lunar cycle. This is because a spring tide occurs when the Moon
  • is closest to Earth.
  • and the Sun pull on Earth at a 90° angles.
  • and the Sun are aligned and pull on Earth.
  • is farthest from Earth.
The table below shows the average temperatures for Atlanta, Georgia, recorded for 12 months.AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIAMonthTemperatureJanuary7°C (45°F)February8°C (47°F)March13°C (55°F)April17°C (62°F)May21°C (69°F)June26°C (78°F)July26°C (79°F)August27°C (80°F)September23°C (74°F)October17°C (63°F)November12°C (53°F)December7°C (46°F)Why do the temperatures change over the months?
  • Because the Sun is tilted on its axis, parts of Earth get more sunlight during different times of Earth's yearly orbit.
  • Because Earth is tilted on its axis, parts of Earth get more sunlight during different times of Earth's yearly orbit.
  • Because the Moon is tilted on its axis, it reflects more sunlight on Earth during different times of Earth's yearly orbit.
  • Because Earth is tilted on its axis, the stars reflect more light during different times of the Earth's yearly orbit.
Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?
  • Earth's orbit around the Sun
  • Earth's gravity
  • the tilt of Earth's axis
  • the Moon's gravity
What type of tides have a small vertical range and occur when the Sun and Moon are positioned at a right angle in relation to Earth?
  • spring tides
  • mixed tides
  • neap tides
  • diurnal tides
Inertia and the gravitational pull of the Moon on Earth are responsible for
  • tides.
  • solar eclipses.
  • lunar eclipses.
  • revolutions.
The Moon causes tides on Earth by producing which of the following?
  • a bulge of water on one side of Earth that is nearest to the Moon
  • two bulges of water on opposites sides of Earth
  • four bulges of water, evenly spaced around Earth
  • eight bulges of water, evenly spaced around Earth
From which direction does the Sun rise, and why?
  • The Sun rises from the east due to the way Earth is tilted on its axis.
  • The Sun rises from the east due to the way Earth spins on its axis.
  • The Sun rises from the east due to the way Earth revolves around it.
  • The Sun rises from the east due to the way Earth wobbles in its orbit.
What is an umbra?
  • Something to protect you from the rain.
  • The darkest shadow formed by the Earth totally blocking light reaching the Moon.
  • The partial shadow formed by the Earth totally blocking light reaching the moon.
  • One of Jupiter's moons.
The earth's orbit is the...
  • Motion of the Earth around the sun.
  • Earth rotating on its axis.
  • Motion of the Moon around the Earth.
  • Partial shadow of the Earth reaching the Moon.
The 'Diamond Ring' effect is observed when looking at
  • Total solar eclipse
  • Lunar eclipse
  • Partial solar eclipse
  • Someone's engagement ring
What phase of the moon is this?
  • Waning crescent
  • Waning gibbous
  • Waxing crescent
  • Waxing gibbous
Which phase of the Moon would be seen after a full moon?
  • Waning crescent
  • Waning gibbous
  • Waxing crescent
  • Waxing gibbous
One revolution is the orbit of a
  • Planet or moon around a Sun
  • Planet around a Sun
  • Moon around a Sun
  • Planet around a Sun or a moon around a planet
What alignment do you need for a total solar eclipse to occur?
  • Sun, Earth, Moon
  • Sun, Moon, Earth
  • Moon, Sun, Earth
When does the Sun's corona become more visible?
  • During a Lunar Eclipse
  • At night
  • During a total solar eclipse
  • During a full moon
We only ever see one side of the moon because...
  • The sun only lights up one side
  • Because the other side is shy
  • We only see it at night
  • The Moon's orbit and rotation on its axis take the same amount of time
For an annular eclipse to occur where is the moon?
  • Further away from the Earth
  • Closer to the Earth
  • Behind the Earth
  • On the other side of the Sun
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. Which statement is true about the solar energy received when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, compared to the Southern Hemisphere?
  • The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is cooler.
  • The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is warmer.
  • The Northern Hemisphere receives more direct solar energy and is cooler.
  • The Northern Hemisphere receives more direct solar energy and is warmer.
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