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Test Description: Earth science rotation revolution stars sun
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which correctly describes the movement of bodies in space?
A
The moon orbits the Earth, and Earth orbits the sun
B
Earth orbits the moon, and moon orbits the sun
C
Earth and the moon orbit each other
D
The sun orbits the moon, Earth orbits the sun
2) Which best explains why the amount of daylight increases each day in Ohio as the summer months approach?
A
The Northern Hemisphere is tilting more toward the sun
B
The moon is reflecting more light from the sun
C
The rotation of Earth is slowing down
D
Earth is moving closer to the sun
3) Which best describes Earth's orbit around the sun?
A
elliptical
B
zig-zag
C
circular
D
rectangular
4) What determines the length of one day on Earth?
A
The time it takes the moon to circle Earth
B
The time it takes Earth to rotate on its axis
C
The time it takes the sun to spin around its axis
D
The time is takes Earth to circle the sun
5) Why is the Northern Hemisphere warmer in summer than in winter?
A
The sun gives off more heat in the summer than in the winter
B
Earth is moving more quickly in its orbit around the sun
C
More direct sunlight shines on the Northern Hemisphere in summer
D
Less sunlight shines on the Northern Hemisphere in summer
6) Why does the sun appear to rise and fall in the sky each day?
A
The sun orbits Earth
B
Earth orbits the sun
C
The sun rotates
D
Earth rotates on its axis
7) About how long does it take Earth to complete one orbit around the sun?
A
one month
B
one day
C
one year
D
two years
8) Which motion causes the pattern of day and night on Earth?
A
Earth rotates on its axis
B
The moon rotates on its axis
C
The moon orbits around Earth
D
Earth orbits around the sun
9) Why do nighttime stars appear so much smaller than the sun?
A
The stars are much smaller
B
The sky is much darker at night
C
The stars are much farther away
D
The moon blocks out most starlight
10) About how much of Earth's surface is covered by oceans?
A
less than 20%
B
about 50%
C
more than 90%
D
about 70%
11) What part of Earth experiences night at the same time?
A
about 3/4
B
about 1/2
C
almost all
D
less than 1/4
12) What causes day and night on Earth?
A
rotation of Earth on its axis
B
tilting of Earth's axis
C
movement of Earth around the sun
D
movement of the sun around Earth
13) Earth is what planet from the sun in our solar system?
A
1st
B
2nd
C
4th
D
3rd
14) In which way is Earth different than other planets in our solar system?
A
Earth has mountains
B
Earth has a moon
C
Earth orbits the sun
D
Earth has lots of water
15) Why does the sun appears larger than stars that we see at night?
A
Starlight bends as it passes planets, making it look smaller
B
The sun is closer to Earth than other stars, making the sun appear larger
C
Daylight brightens the sun making it appear larger
D
Earth's atmosphere filters out light from other stars, making them appear smaller
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