Q4T4 Part 2 Question Preview (ID: 24813)
Space Test Part 2.
TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.
Approximately how many times will Earth rotate during one revolution around the Sun
a) 1
b) 28
c) 365
d) 1440
Which of these occurs due to the rotation of Earth?
a) the seasons
b) day and night
c) the orbit of the Moon
d) lunar and solar eclipses
What is the major cause of seasonal changes?
a) tilt of the Earth’s axis
b) Earth changing its distance from the Sun
c) changing patterns in wind and ocean currents
d) cycles in the amount of energy released by the Sun
How many degrees is Earth tilted?
a) 16.5°
b) 23.5°
c) 32.5°
d) 66.5°
If Earth revolved at a faster rate, what would most likely occur?
a) Annual rainfall would increase.
b) Daylight hours would decrease.
c) Seasons would be shorter.
d) Annual temperature variation would be greater.
An object has passed near Earth many times on a cycle that repeats about every 75 years. Which statement best describes this object?
a) It is an asteroid since it spends part of its time between Mars and Jupiter.
b) It is considered part of a dwarf planet subsystem with Pluto and Ceres.
c) It is classified as a small moon of Earth due to its frequent return orbit.
d) It is one of several comets in the solar system that orbits that Sun.
Which of these locations in the solar system contains the most asteroids?
a) the surface of the Sun
b) the ring system of Saturn
c) between Mars and Jupiter
d) between Mercury and Venus
Over the past few centuries, comets have occasionally been observed in the sky. What is one difference between comets and the Moon?
a) The Moon has a core of ice, while comet cores are solid rock.
b) Comets have large orbits around the Sun, while the Moon orbits Earth.
c) The Moon reflects light from the Sun, while comets generate their own light.
d) Comets collect debris as they travel in space, while the Moon gives off meteoroids.
Which of the following allows the planets to stay in orbit?
a) the Moon’s gravity
b) the Sun’s gravity
c) magnetism
d) a small star.
How many times does the Moon rotate on its axis during a lunar month?
a) one
b) two
c) three
d) four
Play Games with the Questions above at ReviewGameZone.com
To play games using the questions from above, visit ReviewGameZone.com and enter game ID number: 24813 in the upper right hand corner or click here.
To play games using the questions from above, visit ReviewGameZone.com and enter game ID number: 24813 in the upper right hand corner or click here.
TEACHERS / EDUCATORS
Log In | Sign Up / Register
Log In | Sign Up / Register