Test: The Motions of Earth, the Sun & the Moon

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Grade:
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Subjects:
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Space and Astronomy
Moon
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Test students' understanding of eclipses, solstices, equinoxes, phases of the Moon, time zones, and the seasons with this printable exam. They will interpret a diagram and answer multiple-choice and short-response questions about the motions of the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon.

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Concepts and Challenges Earth Science
Concepts and Challenges of Earth Science
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