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Sun, Moon & Earth
Test Description: Sun, Moon and Earth
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What is the movement of Earth around the sun called?
A
revolution
B
precipitation
C
rotation
D
random movement
2) Which of the following correctly describes the movement of the Earth, moon, and sun
A
moon revolves around Earth, Earth revolves around sun
B
moon revolves around sun, Earth revolves around moon
C
sun and moon revolve around Earth
D
sun revolves around the moon, moon revolves around Earth
3) If you saw a full moon last night what moon would you see in a week/
A
third quarter
B
first quarter
C
new moon
D
waxing crescent
4) What is the cause of tides?
A
ocean storms
B
winds
C
gravitational force
D
temperature changes
5) In order for a lunar or solar eclipse to occur what needs to happen?
A
the sun, moon, and Earth form a triangle
B
the sun, moon, and Earth are in a straight line
C
the sun and moon are really far apart
D
the sun and Earth need to be near each other
6) Which of the following best describes why the Earth has four seasons?
A
the 23.5 degree tilt of the Earth is the primary reason for the seasons
B
there is not a change in the seasons in Texas
C
The sun is closer to the Earth during summer and farther away during winter
D
the sun shines directly onto the equator all year long
7) Which statement below best describes the length of time it takes for the Earth to revolve once around the sun?
A
about twenty eight and one half days, or one complete moon cycle
B
about one hundred and eighty days, or from one side of the sun to the other
C
about ninety days, or one season consisting of three moon cycles
D
about three hundred and sixty five days, or twelve moon cycles
8) If it is spring in the southern hemisphere what season is it in the northern hemisphere
A
winter
B
fall
C
summer
D
spring
9) How often do spring tides and neap tides each occur?
A
two times a day
B
two times a month
C
four times a year
D
two times a year
10) If the new moon occurs on June 5th, on what day will the next new moon occur?
A
July 25th
B
July 15th
C
July 5th
D
June 21st
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