What happens during a lunar eclipse? a. Earth passes between the sun and the moon b. The moon passes between the sun and Earth c. The sun passes between Earth and the moon d. Earth, the sun, and the moon are at right angles in space.

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

At the start of which season is the sun lowest in the sky? a. spring b. fall c. winter d. summer

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

Which phase takes place when the moon's surface is not visible? a. full moon b. quarter moon c. harvest moon d. new moon

Which statement is true regarding the moon's orbit?

As we go from summer to winter in the Northern Hemisphere, _______.

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

When the visible part of the moon increases each night, the moon is said to be ________. a. full b. new c. waning d. waxing

When an object orbits another object, it is said to _______. a. spin b. pendulum c. rotate d. revolve

A solar eclipse occurs when ________. a. Earth is between the sun and the moon b. the sun is between Earth and the moon c. the moon is between Earth and the sun d. the sun is blocked by Earth

When is the sun directly overhead at the equator? a. summer solstice b. winter solstice c. summer and winter solstices d. vernal and autumnal equinoxes

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