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- 1. Multiple ChoiceDuring the phases of the Moon, the Moon appears to change shape. This change in appearance is due to the Moon...physically changing size and shape.moving closer and then farther away from Earth.reflecting a different amount of light due to alignment with Earth and the Sun.having craters on its surface.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat part of the moon do we see from Earth?all of itthe same sidenone of itonly one quarter
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAs the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _.swellingwaxingwaningdisappearing
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich moon phase is when you can't see the moon at all?Waning crescentFull moonWaxing gibbousNew moon
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe complete cycle of the moon lasts about a _.dayyearweekmonth
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What Moon phase is this?Full MoonWaxing GibbousNew MoonHalf Moon - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?It is summer.It is spring.It is winter.It is fall.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the reasons for the seasons?Earth's tilt and rotation.Earth's rotation and revolution.Earth's tilt and revolution.Earth's tilt and resolution
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe moon cycle (lunar cycle) takes approximately _______________ to complete.14 days28 days/approximately one month58 days1 week
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy do we always see the same side of the moon from Earth?because the phases changebecause it rotates and revolves at the same ratebecause half of the moon always receives sunlightThe moon changes positions�
- 11. Multiple ChoiceDefine Full MoonNone of moon is visibleHalf moon phase is visibleComplete moon face is visibleLess Than half of moon is visible
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Which diagram correctly shows the position of the Moon with respect to the Earth on March 9, 2001?
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By what process does a star create energy?
gravitational attraction
nuclear fusion
rise and fall of ocean tides
taking it from other stars
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Which of the following objects is closest to Earth?
the sun
Uranus
Mars
the Moon
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During what phase can a lunar eclipse occur?
full moon
first quarter
third quarter
new moon
- 36. Multiple Choice
Earth rotates once on its axis every
24 hours
7 days
month
365 days
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How many hours of sunlight does NY receive on the equinoxes (spring and fall)?
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Earth is closest to the sun in the
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- 39. Multiple ChoiceSpinning of Earth on its axis.RotationRevolution
- 40. Multiple ChoiceMovement of Earth around the sun.RotationRevolution
- 41. Multiple ChoiceTides are caused by ___________windgravitational pull of moonwaves gravitation toward landrain
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is best shown in the picture?Earth's revolutionA month on EarthA year on EarthEarth's rotation
- 43. Multiple ChoiceDay and night are caused by _______________.Earth's rotationEarth's revolutionMoon's revolutionMoon's rotation
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What is the name of the phenomenon that most likely created our universe?
The big boom theory
The giant bang theory
The cosmic explosion theory
The big bang theory
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A large collection of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity is a.........
solar systerm
galaxy
constellation
astronomy
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A(n) ____________ is a solar system body that consists of frozen gases, rocks and dust.
comet
meteoroid
asteroid
meteor
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What happens in the core of a star?
hydrogen and helium atoms are created
nuclear fusion
hydrogen atoms cool helium atoms down
other stars born
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What can we use to measure the distance of objects in our solar system?
Astronomical unit
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Astrological kilometre
Light- year
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Pick the odd one out.
Jupiter
Mercury
Saturn
Neptune
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Pick the odd one out.
Mars
Earth
Venus
Neptune
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What is the result of the Earth revolving around the Sun?
The existence of seasons
day-night transitions
Coriolis effect
It keeps the axis of our planet tilted.
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Which statement is not true about the motions of the Earth?
It rotates around its axis.
It rotates around the Moon.
It revolves around the Sun.
It revolves around the bulge of the galaxy.
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How would you call this lunar phase?
last quarter
full moon
first quarter
new moon
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How do you call this phenomenon?
lunar eclipse
ring of fire
solar eclipse
24-hours long night
- 55. Multiple ChoiceThe third planet from the SunMercuryNeptuneVenusEarth
- 56. Multiple ChoiceThe central star in our solar systemEarthSunNorthern StarMoon
- 57. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of surface does the first four planets have?RockLiquidGasGas and Liquid
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWhat planet is closest to the Sun?MercuryEarthNeptuneMars
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWhich planet is farthest from the Sun?SaturnUranusNeptuneVenus
- 60. Multiple ChoiceWhich is not true about our moon?No atmosphereHas CratersHas waterOrbits the Earth
- 61. Multiple ChoiceWhat season comes after Winter?SpringFallSummer
- 62. Multiple ChoiceIn 365 days, the Earth __________ around the SunRotatesRevolves
- 63. Multiple ChoiceIn 24 hours, the Earth _____________.RevolvesRotates
- 64. Multiple ChoiceWhen a hemisphere is pointed directly towards the Sun, what season will it be?FallWinterSpringSummer
- 65. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the phase of the moon when you cannot see it in the sky?FullQuarterHalfNew
- 66. Multiple ChoiceThe moon changes it shape in the sky.TrueFalse
- 67. Multiple ChoiceThe moon reflects light from the Sun.TrueFalse
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