6th Grade Moon Phases And Weather & Climate Test

A full moon is fully lit by the sun

Crescent Moons are banana shaped moons.

The tilt of Earth's axis affects the distribution of sunlight because it causes the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth's surface to vary throughout the year. This variation in angle leads to changes in the intensity and duration of sunlight received by different regions, resulting in the seasons. Areas closer to the poles experience more extreme variations in sunlight, leading to colder winters and shorter summers. Therefore, the statement that the tilt of Earth's axis has a great impact on the amount of sunlight being distributed to specific areas is true.

The correct answer is the sun because the moon does not produce its own light. Instead, it reflects the sunlight that falls on its surface. As the moon orbits around the Earth, different portions of its surface are illuminated by the sun, causing the phases of the moon. So, half of the moon is lit by the sun at any given time.

The moon orbits the earth in a circular motion because the gravitational pull of the earth keeps it in a continuous path around the earth. This circular motion allows the moon to maintain a relatively constant distance from the earth as it completes its orbit.

You see the shadowed side of the moon during a new moon.

Gibbous moons are oval-shaped moons.

Weather can change drastically day to day because it is influenced by various factors such as air pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind patterns. These factors are constantly changing, leading to fluctuations in weather conditions. For example, one day may be sunny and warm, while the next day could be cloudy and rainy. This variability in weather is a natural occurrence and is observed in different regions around the world.

The moon's phase is the shape of the moon as it orbits the earth. The moon appears to change shape because of the different angles at which we see the sun's light reflecting off its surface. As the moon orbits the earth, the amount of sunlight that reaches different parts of the moon changes, resulting in different phases such as full moon, crescent, or new moon. The earth's position in relation to the moon and the sun determines the phase of the moon that we observe from our vantage point on earth.

Waxing moons are getting bigger.

The rise in gasoline usage over the last century has contributed to an increase in global temperature. Gasoline is a fossil fuel that releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases when burned, leading to the greenhouse effect and global warming. As more gasoline has been consumed for transportation and other purposes, the emissions from burning it have accumulated in the atmosphere, trapping heat and causing the Earth's temperature to rise. Therefore, it is true that the rise in gasoline usage has caused a rise in global temperature.

The given phases of the moon are listed in the order of their occurrence in a lunar cycle. The next phase after the First Quarter Moon is the Waxing Gibbous Moon.

When a cold front of air mixes with warm air, it creates precipitation. This is because warm air can hold more moisture than cold air. As the warm and cold air masses interact, the warm air is forced to rise above the cold air. As the warm air rises, it cools and condenses, forming clouds. Eventually, the condensed water vapor in the clouds becomes heavy enough to fall as precipitation, such as rain, snow, or hail.

The moon goes through all of its phases in 29 days.

According to our science book, there are four layers to the atmosphere. These layers include the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere. Each layer has its own unique characteristics and plays a vital role in the Earth's climate and weather patterns.

When the moon is between the earth and the sun, it is in the position where the illuminated side of the moon is facing away from the earth, making it appear dark or invisible from our perspective. This phase of the moon is called the "new" moon.

Waning moons are getting smaller.

The area near the Equator receives the most amount of sunlight causing a higher temperature/climate because it is located closest to the Sun. Due to the Earth's tilt, the sunlight is more concentrated in this region, resulting in direct and intense heat. The equatorial region also experiences less seasonal variation in sunlight, leading to a consistently high temperature throughout the year.

The New Moon is the first phase of the Moon, where it appears to have disappeared from the sky. This occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, with the side of the Moon facing the Earth not illuminated by sunlight. As a result, the Moon is not visible from Earth during this phase.

The quarter moon following a new moon is the first quarter.

When the Earth is positioned between the Moon and the Sun, the Moon appears fully illuminated from Earth's perspective, creating a full moon. This occurs because the Sun's light is directly shining on the entire side of the Moon that faces Earth, making it appear bright and round.

The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface. It extends from the surface up to about 8-15 kilometers in altitude. This layer is where weather occurs and where most of the Earth's air mass is found. It is also where humans and other organisms live and where most of the Earth's atmospheric gases are concentrated. The other options, memosphere, exosphere, and stratosphere, are all layers above the troposphere in the Earth's atmosphere.

Quarter moons look like half a moon.

This statement is incorrect. According to the ideal gas law, an increase in pressure will result in an increase in temperature, assuming the volume and amount of gas remain constant. This is because when pressure increases, the gas particles are compressed, leading to an increase in kinetic energy and therefore temperature.

The quarter moon following the full moon is the third quarter.

The statement "The closer you are to the equator it is ALWAYS warmer" is false. While it is generally true that the closer you are to the equator, the warmer it tends to be, there are various factors that can influence temperature. For example, elevation, ocean currents, and prevailing winds can all affect temperature patterns. Therefore, it is not always warmer near the equator, as other factors can come into play.

Coal, gasoline, and water are all considered natural resources because they are derived from the Earth and are not man-made. Coal is a fossil fuel that is formed from the remains of plants and trees over millions of years. Gasoline is a fuel that is derived from crude oil, which is a natural resource found underground. Water is a vital natural resource that is essential for all life forms and is found in lakes, rivers, and oceans. Steel, on the other hand, is not a natural resource as it is a man-made alloy that is produced by combining iron with other elements.