Question 16(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Which of the following is true of the seasons?

The Earth is closer to the sun during the summer and farther away from the sun during the winter.
The seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth on its axis.
Summer starts on the same day in every country on the Earth.
During the summer, days are shorter.

Question 17(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Which of the following describes neap tide?

It happens when the sun and moon work together.
It happens when the sun and moon partially cancel each other out.
It happens only at night.
It happens only during the day.

Question 18(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

The geocentric model of the universe states that the Earth is the center of the universe. This is an example of a

scientific conclusion
pseudoscience
scientific law
scientific method

Question 19(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

When the moon is waning, the visible part of the moon is

getting smaller
getting larger
staying the same
always yellow

Question 20(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Which of the following statements is true of space exploration?

Space exploration is too expensive to be of any good.
Space exploration has given society many technological advances
Space exploration is not based on science.
Space exploration is too limited to benefit society.

Question 21(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

What might be a long-term space exploration benefit for the United States?

Taxes will be lower.
More people will be interested in studying science.
More science fiction movies will be made.
More people will become famous.

Question 22(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Which of the following is true for the United States?

It is tilted more toward the sun during the winter.
It is tilted more toward the sun during the summer.
The sun is farther away in the winter.
The sun is closer in the summer.

Question 23(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Which of the following is not involved in every eclipse?

Comets
The moon
The planets
Shadows

Question 24(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

When a solar eclipse occurs, it is seen in

every place on the Earth at the same time
every place on Earth but at different times
some places on Earth for days at a time.
some places on Earth but at different times

Question 25(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Which of the following best describes what causes the phases of the moon?

The alignment of the sun, Earth, and moon.
The speed of the moon around the Earth.
The speed of the Earth around the sun.
The alignment of the planets.