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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
partially hidden from view
B
cooler than the rest of the sun's surface
C
in the shadow of the sun's corona
D
made of dark-colored minerals
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 orbiting of Earth around the sun
D
the sun's apparent movement across the sky
3) In what direction does the sun appear to move across the sky?
A
west to east
B
east to west
C
south to north
D
north to south
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 orbit
B
Earth's revolution
C
Earth's rotation
D
sun's revolution
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 is solid
B
the sun is capable of producing its own light
C
the sun does not produce its own heat
D
the sun has no gravity
6) Which layer of the sun is also a layer of the Earth?
A
corona
B
radiation zone
C
convection zone
D
core
7) Which pattern of change below is the daily rise and fall of the ocean level?
A
shadows
B
tides
C
seasons
D
moon phases
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
2 days
B
28 days
C
20 days
D
1 day
9) Which of the following accurately compares the positions of Jupiter and Earth from the sun?
A
Jupiter's orbit is shorter than Earth's orbit around the sun
B
Jupiter is positioned closer to the sun than Earth
C
Earth's orbit is longer than Jupiter's orbit around the sun
D
Earth is positioned closer to the sun than Jupiter
10) Which planet in the solar system has the shortest year?
A
Saturn
B
Mercury
C
Neptune
D
Mars
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