HELP I NEED ALL THESE QUESTIONS ANWSERD ASAPPP I WILL GIVE BRAINLIST PT 1
Question 1 (1 point)
Why does an eclipse happen?
a
A celestial object moves into the shadow made by another celestial object.
b
The Sun burns out quickly and reignites due to changes in magnetic energy.
c
Stars twinkle which creates a delay in light transfer.
d
The planets Mars and Venus interfere with Earth's orbit.
Question 2 (1 point)
The picture below shows a globe with the location of Barrow, Alaska circled. For almost three months, mid-May to mid-August, the Sun never sets in Barrow, Alaska.
Which is themost likelyreason for the Sun always shining in the summer in Barrow?
a
Earth only rotates on its axis during the winter, so the same part of Earth faces the Sun all summer.
b
Only the middle of Earth rotates around its axis, so the top of Earth always faces the Sun.
c
Earth's axis is tilted, so sometimes parts of Earth face the Sun for the entire daily rotation.
d
The Sun's axis is tilted, so sometimes parts of Earth face the Sun for the entire daily rotation.
Question 3 (0 points)
The diagram shows Earth in its yearly orbit around the Sun.
Earth is moving from Position B to Position C. Which statement correctly identifies the season in the Northern Hemisphere when Earth is in Position C?
a
It is fall because the Northern Hemisphere is tilting away from the Sun and receiving less direct sunlight than Position B.
b
It is fall because the Northern Hemisphere is tilting toward the Sun and receiving more direct sunlight than Position B.
c
It is spring because the Northern Hemisphere is tilting toward the Sun and receiving more direct sunlight than Position B.
d
It is spring because the Northern Hemisphere is tilting away from the Sun and receiving less direct sunlight than Position B.
Question 4 (1 point)
The map shows the United States.
Which city will most likely experience the mildest winters?
a
Tallahassee, FL, because it is closest to the equator and receives the most direct sunlight.
b
Harrisburg, PA, because it is located in the southern hemisphere.
c
Helena, MT, because it is closest to the equator and receives the most direct sunlight.
d
Des Moines, IA, because it is closest to the poles and receives the least direct sunlight.
Question 5 (1 point)
What can happen when Earth, the Sun, and the Moon line up in a straight line?
a
a lunar or solar eclipse
b
decreased planetary rotation
c
a change in the order of Moon phases
d
a reversal in the orbital direction
Question 6 (1 point)
Use the diagram below to answer the question.
Which point indicates the location of the Moon that is the best for viewing a lunar eclipse from Earth?
a
N
b
P
c
O
d
M
Question 7 (1 point)
Why can a solar eclipse only happen during a new moon?
a
During a new moon, Earth does not receive the light created by the Moon.
b
During a new moon, Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.
c
During a new moon, the Moon is fullest and blocks the sunlight best.
d
During a new moon, the Moon is between the Sun and Earth.
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