Problem 8
Earth is closest to the Sun during which season in the northern hemisphere? A) spring C) winter B) summer D) fall
Problem 8
In what month is Earth closest to the Sun? A. March C. July B. September D. January
Problem 9
Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary word or words. What causes the Sun to appear to rise and set? A) Earth's revolution B) the Sun's revolution C) Earth's rotation D) the Sun's rotation
Problem 9
So far, where on the Moon have the youngest rocks been found? A. lunar highlands C. lunar poles B. maria D. lunar equator
Problem 10
Explain why the North Pole is always in sunlight during summer in the northern hemisphere.
Problem 11
How long does it take for the Moon to revolve once around Earth? A) 24 hours C) \(27.3\) hours ?) 365 days D) \(27.3\) days
Problem 11
Describe one positive effect of Earth's magnetic field.
Problem 12
What is it called when the phases of the Moon appear to get larger? A) waning C) rotating B) waxing D) revolving
Problem 12
Explain the difference between a solstice and an equinox. Give the dates of these events on Earth.
Problem 13
What kind of eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks sunlight from reaching Earth? A) solar C) full B) new D) lunar
