Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 23: The Sun-Earth-Moon System

Standardized Test Practice

1
When the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth and casts a shadow on Earth's surface, there is a(n)
A)lunar eclipse.
B)full Moon.
C)new Moon.
D)solar eclipse.
2
Which of the following terms would you use to describe the motion of Earth in its orbit around the Sun?
A)rotation
B)ellipse
C)solstice
D)revolution
3
What season is beginning for the northern hemisphere when Earth is in this position?

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A)winter
B)summer
C)spring
D)fall
4
Which part of Earth receives the least amount of solar radiation when Earth is in this position?

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A)northern hemisphere
B)South Pole
C)southern hemisphere
D)North Pole
5
Which term describes the flat areas made of igneous rock that are found on the Moon’s surface?
A)craters
B)maria
C)highlands
D)cores
6
Which letter corresponds to the moon phase waxing crescent?

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A)B
B)A
C)C
D)D
7
The Moon phase cycle lasts about 29.5 days. Given this information, about how long does it take the Moon to wane from new moon to full moon?

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A)about 2 weeks
B)about 3 days
C)about 4 weeks
D)about 1 week
8
Where have large amounts of ice been detected on the Moon?
A)lunar poles
B)maria
C)highlands
D)lunar equator
9
In what month is Earth farthest from the Sun?
A)January
B)July
C)March
D)October
10
Which region of the Moon has the youngest rocks?
A)lunar highlands
B)lunar poles
C)lunar equator
D)maria
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