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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following explains the reason Earth experiences day and night? (Topic: Day & Night)
The revolution of Earth
The rotation of Earth
The movement of the Moon
The movement of the Sun
- 2. Multiple Choice
What causes Earth to observe different phases of the Moon? (Topic: Moon Phases)
Earth's shadow
The rotation of the Moon
The revolution of the Moon
The revolution of Earth
- 3. Multiple Choice
As Moon appears to get smaller, what term best describes how it looks? (Topic: Moon Phases)
Waxing
Waning
Swelling
Disappearing
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which Moon phase appears to be completely dark? (Topic: Moon Phases)
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
Full Moon
First Quarter
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why does the Earth experience different seasons? (Topic: Seasons)
Because Earth rotates around the Sun.
Because the Earth's tilt rotates.
Because the Earth is either closer or farther from the Sun.
Because the Earth revolves around the Sun.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why is it hotter in summer? (Topic: Seasons)
The Earth rotates towards the Sun.
The Earth is closer to the Sun.
The Earth is tilted towards the Sun.
The Sun is hotter than the rest of the year.
- 7. Multiple Choice
When during the year is Earth closest to the Sun? (Topic: Seasons)
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why are there more hours of daylight in the summer? (Topic: Seasons)
There is a low solar angle.
The Earth is closer to the Sun.
The Earth is tilted away from the Sun.
There is a high solar angle.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly orders the size of the universe from smallest to largest? (Topic: Solar System)
Planet, galaxy, solar system, universe
Universe, solar system, galaxy, planet
Galaxy, solar system, planet, universe
Planet, solar system, galaxy, universe
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which term best describes an object that orbits a planet? (Topic: Solar System)
Satellite
Asteroid
Meteor
Comet
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which term best describes an object from outer space that has entered Earth's atmosphere? (Topic: Solar System)
Meteor
Asteroid
Satellite
Comet
- 12. Multiple Choice
A scientist is studying a celestial object in our solar system. It is spherical and has more than ten moons. Which term best describes this object? (Topic: Solar System)
Star
Asteroid
Moon
Planet
- 13. Multiple Choice
Over the course of 14 days, a student notices that the moon appears to be getting smaller and smaller in the sky. Which lunar phase will the student most likely observe on the 15 day? (Topic: Moon Phase)
Full moon
Waxing gibbous
First quarter
New moon
- 14. Multiple Choice
Jupiter has more than 60 moons. What keeps Jupiter's moons in orbit? (Topic: Solar System)
Heat
Gravity
Light
Friction
- 15. Multiple Choice
Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere. What are probably the coldest months in Australia? (Topic: Seasons)
March, April, and May
June, July, and August
September, October, and November
December, January, and February
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