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Section 7.3
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1
During the summer months, the northern hemisphere receives solar radiation at…
A)a higher angle for longer periods of time.
B)a higher angle for shorter periods of time.
C)Incorrect. In the summer, solar radiation is received at a higher angle for longer periods of time.
D)a lower angle for shorter periods of time.
2
The term used to describe the amount of light from the Moon when it is between half lit and fully lit is…
A)waning
B)waxing
C)gibbous
D)eclipsed
3
A total lunar eclipse occurs when…
A)the shadow of the Moon falls on Earth’s surface.
B)the shadow of the Sun falls on Earth’s surface.
C)the shadow of the full Moon passes into Earth’s shadow.
D)the shadow of a waning crescent Moon passes into Earth’s shadow.
4
Which of the following terms is used to describe the inner part of Earth’s shadow?
A)penumbra
B)umbra
C)waning crescent
D)waxing gibbous
5
What causes tides to occur?
A)the effect of Earth’s gravitational force on the Moon
B)the direct pull of the Moon’s gravitational forces
C)the gravitational forces of other planets in the galaxy
D)the tidal force





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