LEAP Earth-Sun-Moon System Patterns 4

Question 1

A student in New Orleans observes shadows at noon. In which month would noon shadows be shortest?

Accepted Answer

June

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December

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March

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September

Question 2

What is the primary reason Earth experiences seasons?

Accepted Answer

The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun

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Earth's changing distance from the Sun throughout the year

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The Moon's gravitational pull on Earth

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Variations in the Sun's energy output

Question 3

Which of the following correctly describes a neap tide?

Accepted Answer

A moderate tide when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to Earth

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A tide that occurs during a full or new moon

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A very high tide caused by aligned Sun, Earth, and Moon

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A tide that only occurs during lunar eclipses

Question 4

A total lunar eclipse can only occur during which Moon phase?

Accepted Answer

Full moon

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New moon

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First quarter

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Third quarter

Question 5

How does Earth's axial tilt affect the length of daylight hours in Louisiana during winter?

Accepted Answer

Louisiana has fewer daylight hours in winter because the Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the Sun

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Louisiana has more daylight hours in winter than summer

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Daylight hours remain constant year-round in Louisiana

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Louisiana has no winter because it is too far south

Question 6

The Moon takes about 29.5 days to go through all its phases. What is this cycle called?

Accepted Answer

Synodic month

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Sidereal month

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Solar year

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Lunar year

Question 7

What happens to the length of daylight at the equator during the year?

Accepted Answer

Daylight hours remain nearly 12 hours year-round

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Daylight hours change dramatically with the seasons

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The equator has daylight only in summer

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The equator experiences constant daylight