Earth, Sun, and Moon

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which best explains how Earth and the sun cause the seasons?

Earth’s continuous rotation on its axis creates the seasons

The sun’s gravitational pull upon Earth creates the seasons

The sun’s tilt as Earth rotates around it creates the seasons

Earth’s tilt and revolution around the sun create the seasons

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which describes the revolution of the moon, Earth, and the sun?

The moon and the sun revolve around Earth

The sun revolves around Earth; both the sun and Earth revolve around the moon

The moon revolves around Earth; both the moon and Earth revolve around the sun

Earth revolves around the moon; both Earth and the moon revolve around the sun

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which is most likely the cause of tides on Earth?

gravity

magnetism

solar storms

asteroids

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which best explains why the Northern Hemisphere’s temperature is cooler in winter and warmer in summer?

The sun causes more evaporation in summer and less in winter.

The sun is lower in the sky in summer and higher in the sky in winter.

Earth is closer to the sun during summer and farther away during winter.

Earth is tilted on its axis causing some areas to receive more direct sunlight during summer and less during winter.

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How do the sun, Earth, and moon most likely affect tides?

Earth’s gravitational pull on the sun creates tides.

Earth’s gravitational pull on the moon creates tides.

The sun and moon’s gravitational pull on Earth creates tides.

The sun’s gravitational pull upon the moon creates tides on Earth.

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Addison sees the Moon in the sky. The Moon is all dark. What does she know about the locations of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon?

The Sun is now closer to Earth than to the Moon.

The Moon is now closer to the Sun than to Earth.

The Sun is now between Earth and the Moon.

The Moon is now between Earth and the Sun.

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which movement of ocean water is caused by the Moon?

tides

waves

deep currents

shallow currents

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which phase of the moon occurs approximately 14 days after a new moon?

waxing gibbous

waxing crescent

full moon

new moon

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of these BEST describes when a lunar eclipse will occur?

when Earth is between the Moon and the Sun

when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun

when the Sun is between Earth and the Moon

when Earth is at a 90° angle to the Moon and the Sun

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The same side of the Moon is always visible from Earth because

the Moon does not rotate on its axis.

the far side of the Moon faces Earth during the day.

the Moon makes one rotation per revolution around Earth.

the rate of rotation is the same for Earth and the Moon.

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The order within a classification sequence is listed below.

 1. A moon is part of a planetary system

2. A planet is part of a star system

3. A star is part of a galaxy

4. A galaxy is part of the universe

Earth is BEST classified in which of these groups?

1

2

3

4

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which object has a gravitational force so strong that it forms the center of the solar system?

Earth

Pluto

Moon

Sun

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How many degrees is Earth tilted?

16.5 degrees

23.5 degrees

32.5 degrees

66.5 degrees

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Approximately how many times will Earth rotate during one revolution around the Sun?

1

28

365

1442

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How long does it take for the Moon to rotate on its axis?

one day

one week

one month

one year

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A student created a diagram to compare the characteristics of the Earth and the Moon.
Which of the following characteristics could be placed in the center part of the diagram?

orbits another object

strong gravitational pull

rotates every 24 hours

has an atmosphere

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Of the Earth, Sun, and Moon, which ones orbit another object?

the Sun and the Earth

the Sun and the Moon

the Moon and the Sun

the Moon and the Earth

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following lists the Earth, Sun, and Moon in order of size, from largest to smallest?

Earth, Sun, and Moon

Earth, Moon, and Sun

Sun, Earth, and Moon

Sun, Moon, and Earth

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What orbits around Earth?

asteroid

meteror

moon

sun

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

If the lighted portion of the moon is getting bigger it is ____________.

waxing

waning

1st quarter

3rd quarter

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Earth's moon completes a lunar cycle in ____________ days.

10

20

29.5/30

36

22.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Letter S is waxing crescent.

Letter F is waxing crescent.

Letter D is waning crescent

Letter D is waxing crescent.

23.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which moon phases occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun line up together?

1st quarter, 3rd quarter

full moon, new moon

waxing crescent, waning crescent

waxing crescent, waxing gibbous

24.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What phase of the moon is this?

first quarter

waning gibbous

last quarter

new moon

25.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Which of the following statements best explains why the Moon has phases?

Earth is blocking the Sun's illumination of the Moon.

The phases of the Moon are relative to a person's location on Earth.

Earth casts a large shadow on the Moon that limits the Moon's visibility as it moves around Earth.

As the Moon revolves around Earth, the illuminated side of the Moon is not always fully visible from Earth.

26.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Which of these would be best to use to model the Moon's phase changes?

two different sized foam balls to represent Earth and the Moon and a light source to represent the Sun

a flashlight for the Moon and a foam ball for Earth

a photograph of the Moon

glowing star stickers placed against a black background

27.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Directions: The diagram shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. Nearly all of the Moon's visible surface is lit following a full moon. What is the name for this phase of the Moon?

Waning gibbous phase

Waning crescent phase

New moon phase

Waxing gibbous phase

28.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Directions: The diagram below shows the Moon in its complete orbit around Earth over a period of about 29 days. Which phases occur at points 1 and 5, and what is causing these phases?

A new moon occurs at point 1, and a full moon occurs at point 5. Both phases are caused because the Moon changes its shape from night to night.

A new moon occurs at point 1, and a full moon, at point 5. These phases occur when the Moon looks like it is changing shape as Earth goes around the Moon.

A full moon occurs at point 1, and a new moon occurs at point 5. These phases are caused because half of the Moon is always lit by the Sun, but only part of the Moon's lit surface can be seen as the Moon orbits Earth, and Earth orbits the Sun.

A new moon occurs at point 1, and a full moon occurs at point 5. These phases are caused because half of the Moon is always lit by the Sun, but only part of the Moon's lit surface can be seen as the Moon orbits Earth, and Earth orbits the Sun.

29.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. What is the correct path of phases from a full moon to a new moon?

waxing gibbous, third quarter, waxing crescent

waning gibbous, first quarter, waxing crescent

waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent

waxing gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent

30.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

The length of time from a new moon to a first quarter moon is about________________.

one day.

one week.

two weeks.

one month.

31.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Directions: The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. During the (moon phase order), the Moon always appears __________________

to wax, but not wane.

to wane, but not wax.

to wax, then wane.

to wane while waxing.

32.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

The picture below shows the Sun, Earth, and the Moon. Why are people on Earth able to see the Moon?

The Moon orbits Earth and reflects light from the Sun back to Earth.

The Moon orbits Earth and makes its own light that is sent back to Earth.

The Earth orbits the Moon and reflects the light from the Sun back to Earth.

The Earth orbits the Moon and reflects the light from Earth back to the Moon.

33.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Directions: The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. Only a small part of the Moon's visible surface is lit following the new moon. The moon is in its which phase after new moon?

waxing crescent phase.

waning crescent phase.

full moon phase.

first quarter phase.

34.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Directions: The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. To go from a full moon to a new moon, the moon must go through the

waning gibbous and waxing crescent stages.

third quarter and waxing crescent phases.

waxing gibbous and waning crescent phases.

waning gibbous and third quarter stages.

35.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

During which phase does the Moon appear to be unlit (no light) by sunlight?

first quarter

third quarter

new moon

full moon

36.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Directions: The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. Before a new moon becomes a full moon, it must go through the

waning crescent and waning gibbous phases.

first quarter and third quarter phases.

waning crescent and first quarter phases.

waxing crescent and waxing gibbous phases.

37.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Directions: The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as it travels around Earth. Use this diagram to answer any questions that follow. Which position of the diagram shows a new moon?

1

3

5

7

38.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Directions: The diagram below shows the Moon in its complete orbit around Earth over a period of about 29 days. Use this diagram to answer any questions that follow. Which position on the diagram shows a full moon?

1

3

5

7

39.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?

the gravitational force of the Moon and Sun

the Sun's electromagnetic energy

Earth's magnetic field

Earth's rotation

40.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?

Earth's orbit around the Sun

Earth's gravity

the tilt of Earth's axis

the Moon's gravity

41.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

The Moon must be in which phase in order for a solar eclipse to occur?

new moon

first quarter

full moon

third quarter

42.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Eclipses occur because the Moon

does not create its own light and only reflects light from the Sun.

does not create its own light and only reflects the light from Earth.

creates its own light, which is blocked by the Sun during an eclipse.

creates its own light, which is blocked by Earth during an eclipse.

43.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Which object is blocked from sight during a lunar eclipse?

Earth

Mars

the Moon

the Sun

44.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Directions: Use the diagram below to answer the questions that follow. According to the diagram, a solar eclipse is most likely to occur when the Moon is in what position?

1

2

3

4

45.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Which of the following shows the position of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

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