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Earth Science Survey of Student Knowledge – Form B Set 1: Moon Phases Here’s what we know: • The phases of the moon change throughout the moon’s 28-day orbit around the Earth (Figure 1). • The part of the lit side of the moon that is visible from Earth depends on the relative positions of the sun, Earth and moon. • For example, the moon appears fully lit when the sun and moon are located on opposite sides of the Earth (see 4). This phase, called the full moon, is only visible from Earth at night. • During the first quarter, only the right side of the moon appears lit. Figure 1 The Phases of the Moon 1. Suppose an observer is standing on the Earth’s surface. The full moon would most likely be directly overhead at which time of day? A. B. C. D. 6 PM 12 midnight 3 AM 9 AM Earth Science Survey of Student Knowledge – Form B 2. Using white to represent the lit portion of the moon that is visible from Earth, which illustration best shows the appearance of the moon during the waning crescent in the northern hemisphere? 3. If viewed from the sun, how would the moon appear during the phase called new moon? A. B. C. D. Completely dark Right side would be lit and left side would be dark Left side would be lit and right side would be dark Fully lit 4. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth’s shadow blocks the sun’s light from reaching the moon. During which phase of the moon would a lunar eclipse occur? A. B. C. D. New moon First quarter Full moon Waning crescent Earth Science Survey of Student Knowledge – Form B Set 2: Our Solar System Here’s what we know: • Our solar system contains one star, called the sun, and nine planets. • The inner planets are closest to the sun. They include Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. The outer planets include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. • Earth, Mars and all the outer planets have at least one moon (not shown) Figure 1: The Inner and Outer Planets 1. Which of these objects orbits the Earth? A. B. C. D. The The The The sun moon inner planets outer planets 2. Which of these planets is closest to the sun? A. B. C. D. Jupiter Mars Neptune Venus Earth Science Survey of Student Knowledge – Form B 3. Which of these planets would take the longest amount of time to orbit the sun? A. B. C. D. Jupiter Mercury Neptune Venus 4. Which factor determines the length of the day on Venus? A. B. C. D. Its distance from the sun The speed at which it orbits the sun The amount of time it takes to orbit the sun The speed at which it rotates on its axis What is your grade? 1 Grade 5 2 Grade 6 3 Grade 7 4 Grade 8 5 Grade 9 What is your gender? 1 Female 2 Male