LEAP Earth-Sun-Moon System Patterns 3

Question 1

In Louisiana, the Sun appears highest in the sky at noon during which season?

Accepted Answer

Summer

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Winter

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Spring

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Fall

Question 2

What causes a solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

The Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight

Answer

Earth passes between the Sun and Moon

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Earth's shadow falls on the Moon

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The Sun temporarily dims its light output

Question 3

Why do we always see the same side of the Moon from Earth?

Accepted Answer

The Moon rotates once per orbit around Earth (synchronous rotation)

Answer

The Moon does not rotate at all

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The Moon rotates too fast for us to notice

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Earth's gravity prevents the Moon from rotating

Question 4

A crescent moon is visible just after sunset in the western sky. What phase is the Moon in?

Accepted Answer

Waxing crescent

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Waning crescent

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Third quarter

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New moon

Question 5

Earth completes one full rotation on its axis every 24 hours. What observable pattern does this directly cause?

Accepted Answer

The daily cycle of day and night

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The seasons changing

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The phases of the Moon

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The annual position of constellations

Question 6

During the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice, what is true about the North Pole?

Accepted Answer

The North Pole experiences 24 hours of daylight

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The North Pole experiences 24 hours of darkness

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Day and night are equal at the North Pole

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The North Pole is closest to the Sun

Question 7

Which phase of the Moon comes directly after a full moon?

Accepted Answer

Waning gibbous

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Waxing gibbous

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First quarter

Answer

New moon