1. In the space next to each statement, write either "T" for TRUE, or "F" for FALSE. (2
pt. ea.)
T: Even though the Earth turns under the Moon about once per day,
there are usually two high tides per day.
T: Barring atmospheric effects, the Sun is up for 12 hours every day at the equator.
F: At noon on the longest day of the year, the Sun is directly overhead in the contitental
U.S.
T: It takes the Moon longer to complete one cycle of phases than it does to completely
rotate on its axis.
2. In each sentence below, underline the correct term from the two in parentheses. (2 pt. ea.)
a. The Sun rises along the terrestrial equator on the (solstices/equinoxes). A: equinoxes
b. Starting about March 15, the Sun is up continually for six months for latitudes beyond the
(Arctic/Antarctic) Circle. A:Arctic
c. During the northern hemisphere's winter, the Sun appears (higher/lower) in the sky.
A:lower
3. Two properties that apply to the Moon. (6 pt.)
* not true: cannot be seen during the day
* applies must be full just before a lunar eclipse
* not true: must be full just before a solar eclipse
* applies: is the primary cause of tides
* not true: is crescent, gibbous, then full each night