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Earth, Moon, And Cycles Test Review - Part 3
Test Description: Earth, Moon, and Cycles test review - part 3
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Sunspots appear to be darker than the rest of the sun\'s surface because they are -
A
in the shadow of the sun's corona
B
cooler than the rest of the sun's surface
C
made of dark-colored minerals
D
partially hidden from view
2) The Earth rotates on its axis approximately once every 24 hours, causing the day/night cycle and -
A
the moon phases
B
the four seasons
C
the sun's apparent movement across the sky
D
the orbiting of Earth around the sun
3) In what direction does the sun appear to move across the sky?
A
north to south
B
west to east
C
south to north
D
east to west
4) The sun appears to change position or move across the sky during daylight hours. Which of the following causes shadows to form?
A
Earth's revolution
B
sun's revolution
C
Earth's rotation
D
Earth's orbit
5) The surfaces of the Earth, moon, and sun are described as having different physical characteristics. How is the sun different from the Earth and moon?
A
the sun has no gravity
B
the sun is capable of producing its own light
C
the sun is solid
D
the sun does not produce its own heat
6) Which layer of the sun is also a layer of the Earth?
A
corona
B
core
C
convection zone
D
radiation zone
7) Which pattern of change below is the daily rise and fall of the ocean level?
A
seasons
B
moon phases
C
shadows
D
tides
8) How long does it take the moon to go from a new moon, through all of its phases, back to a new moon?
A
1 day
B
2 days
C
20 days
D
28 days
9) Which of the following accurately compares the positions of Jupiter and Earth from the sun?
A
Jupiter is positioned closer to the sun than Earth
B
Earth is positioned closer to the sun than Jupiter
C
Earth's orbit is longer than Jupiter's orbit around the sun
D
Jupiter's orbit is shorter than Earth's orbit around the sun
10) Which planet in the solar system has the shortest year?
A
Mercury
B
Mars
C
Neptune
D
Saturn
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