Seasons, Moon Phases, Tides, & Eclipses Test #6 Review * 30 Multiple Choice problems & 3 Bonus Questions (5 points each) * Know the meaning of the following key terms: Astronomy, axis, rotation, revolution, orbit, calendar, solstice, equinox, aphelion, perihelion, vernal equinox & autumnal equinox. * Know the meaning of the following key terms: Phases, waning, waxing, new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, waning crescent, & crater. * Know the meaning of the following key terms: Eclipse, ellipse, tilt, Umbra, Penumbra, axis of rotation, solar eclipse, lunar eclipse, tide, tidal range, spring tides, & neap tides * Know the main cause of the seasons. * Know how the length of daylight is affected by the time of the year and the tilt of the Earth. (Be able to recognize the different between indirect sunlight and direct sunlight.) * Know what happens from new moon to full moon. * Know the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse. * Know what phases of the moon occur during a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse. * Know what the main reason for Earth having ocean tides. * Know why we have a leap year every four years. * Know when Earth is farthest and closest to the sun. * Know how much the Earth is tilted on its axis. * Know how the seasons are in the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere during each season. * Know the difference between rotation and revolution * Know why the distance between Earth and the Sun to change during Earth's journey around the sun. * Know the difference between a solstice and an equinox. * Know how many phases of the moon takes place each month. * Know why the Moon appears to be dark and reddish in color during a Lunar Eclipse. * Know the months when Earth is farthest and closest to the Sun. * Know the difference between spring tide and neap tide. * Know the difference between penumbra and umbra. * Know how long it take for the Moon to revolve once around Earth. * Make sure that you’ve read pages 224-231, 238-245, page 249 (Craters section), & page 252. * Study all of your Notes, Labs, Handouts, and Warm-Ups.
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