Where must the moon be in its orbit so that the full moon phase is visible? a. between Earth and the sun b. exactly crossing Earth's orbit of the sun c. on the side of Earth opposite the sun d. directly above one of Earth's poles

Which season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when the sun's rays strike most directly? a. spring b. summer c. autumn d. winter

Which moon phase occurs when the entire surface of the moon facing Earth is illuminated? a. full moon b. quarter moon c. half moon d. harvest moon

When it is spring in the Northern hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern hemisphere? a. spring b. summer c. autumn d. winter

Which statement is true regarding the moon's orbit?

Which phase of the moon follows a waning crescent and comes before a waxing crescent? a. new moon b. full moon c. quarter moon d. harvest moon

How long does it take for Earth to rotate once? a. 365 days b. 28 days c. 24 hours d. 1 hour

Which statement is true about the moon's rotation? a. the moon revolves but does not rotate b. the moon rotates once per revolution c. the moon rotates but does not revolve d. the moon does not revolve or rotate

About how long does it take for the moon to revolve once around Earth? a. 7 days b. 14 days c. 28 days d. 365 days

Winter occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is _______. a. tilted away from the sun b. tilted toward the sun c. farthest away from the sun in Earth's orbit d. on the dark side of Earth

In the Northern Hemisphere, the sun is highest in the sky during the ____. a. vernal equinox b. summer solstice c. autumnal equinox d. winter solstice

When a solar eclipse occurs, ____. a. Earth's shadow falls on the moon b. Earth's shadow falls on the sun c. the moon's shadow falls on Earth d. the moon's shadow falls on the sun