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 Rb) R and Sc) S and Td) T and Q

When is a neap tide most likely to occur?

a.On the 1stb.On the 14thc. On the 20thd.On the 22th

At which position in the Moon’s orbit would a full moon occur?

a)Position 1b)Position 2c) Position 3d)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 weekb) Two weeksc) Three weeksd) Four weeks

How long does it take for the Earth to move from Position B to Position D?a) 2 weeksb) 1 monthc) 6 monthsd) 1 year

Which moon locations represent a neap tide?

a.W and Xb.Y and Zc. W and Yd.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 FalseAt 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 2b) Between Positions 2 and 3c) Between Positions 3 and 4d) Between Positions 4 and 1

During which moon locations does the largest difference in the tidal range occur?

a. W and Xb. Y and Zc. W and Yd. X and Z

At which location would the Southern Hemisphere be experiencing Winter?a) Ab) Bc) Cd) D

When is a spring tide most likely to occur?

a.New moonb.First quarterc. Waning quarterd.First crescent