This diagram shows Earth, the Moon, and the Sun.
Kinesha and her friend were watching a solar eclipse. Kinesha explains to her friend that a solar eclipse means that Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon. Her friend tells Kinesha that her explanation is incorrect. Why?
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Kinesha is incorrect because a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is directly between the Sun and Earth.
Kinesha is incorrect because a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is directly above Earth and the Sun.
Kinesha is incorrect because a solar eclipse occurs when the Sun is directly between the Moon and Earth.
Kinesha is incorrect because a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is directly below Earth and the Sun.
4. The map shows the United States.
Which city will most likely experience the mildest winters?
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Des Moines, IA because it is located more in the center of the United States.
Helena, MT, because it is the farthest from the equator.
Harrisburg, PA because it is on the west side of the United States.
Tallahassee, FL because it is closest to the equator.
5. The diagram shows Earth in its yearly orbit around the Sun. During the year, places in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres experience seasons because of the tilt of Earth on its axis.
Which statement correctly identifies the season in the Southern Hemisphere when the Earth is at Position B?
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It is winter because the southern part of Earth tilts away from the Sun.
It is summer because the northern part of Earth is tilted toward the Sun.
It is summer because Earth is farther away from the Sun.
It is winter because Earth is farther away from the Sun.
6. Which of these would be best to model the Moon's phase changes?
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a flashlight for the Moon and a foam ball for Earth
a photograph of the Moon
two different sized foam balls to represent Earth and the Moon and a light source to represent the Sun
glowing star stickers placed against a black background
7. Why can a solar eclipse only happen during a new moon?
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During a new moon, the Moon is between the Sun and Earth.
During a new moon, Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.
During a new moon, Earth does not receive the light created by the Moon.
During a new moon, the Moon is fullest and blocks the sunlight best.
8. The diagram below is of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth.
What event is shown in the diagram?
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lunar eclipse
solar eclipse
crescent moon
full moon
9. How much of the Moon is always reflecting sunlight?
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half
quarter
all
none
10. A student creates two models to demonstrate phases of the Moon. The models are shown.
Which moon phases can the models be used to demonstrate?
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Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a new moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a third quarter moon.
Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a full moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a waning crescent moon.
Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a first quarter moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a waxing gibbous moon.
Model 1 can be used to demonstrate a full moon, and Model 2 can be used to demonstrate a new moon.
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