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Beier's 8 Solar System #2
Beier's 8 Solar System #2
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Middle School Space Science Review #middleschool #science #solarsystem
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1
Which statement best explains why there are seasons on Earth?
Clouds are more frequent during Winter months
Earth's orbit is slightly eliptical
Earth's axial tilt remains fixed as it revolves around Moon
Earth's axial tilt remains fixed as it revolves around Sun
2
The currently accepted theory on the formation of the Moon says the Moon was formed ...
somewhere else and was captured by Earth's gravity
by the fast rotation of the Earth where a piece flew off
after molten Earth collided with a large body & broke off
from smaller chunks of 'space junk' when Solar System formed
3
The phase of the Moon that follows a Waning Crescent Moon in the lunar cycle is .....
3rd Quarter
1st Quarter
New Moon
Full Moon
4
The phases of the Moon appear to us on Earth due to
Earth's shadow falling ont the Moon
the angle the Moon makes with Earth and the Sun
the Moon's shadow falling on the Earth
the Sun's shadow falling on the Moon
5
The unit used to measure long distances equivalent to the distance from the Sun to Earth is ...
astronomical unit
cosmic unit
Moon Unit
light year
6
Ocean levels rise & fall twice daily due to
the rotation of Earth on its axis
the Moon's gravitational pull & ocean water's inertia
the gravitational pull of the Moon
the gravitational pull of the Sun
7
Earth completes one complete trip around the Sun in about 365 days. This is referred to as one
day
lunar cycle
rotation
revolution
8
During a Lunar Eclipse ...
the Moon is at a 90 degree angle with respect to Earth & Sun
Earth is directly between the Moon and the Sun
the Sun is blocked by Earth's shadow
the Moon is directly between the Earth and Sun
9
From Earth we always see the same side of the Moon because
Earth has the same period of rotation & revolution
the Moon & Earth rotate at the same rate
the Moon does not rotate on its axis
the Moon has the same period of rotation & revolution
10
It is generally warmer in the Summer months here than in the Winter months because ...
the Earth orbit takes us closer to the Sun at this time
we are hit by more direct sunlight from the Sun
of the 5 degree tilt of the Earth on its axis
there are fewer clouds in the Summer months
11
The positions of Earth, Moon, and Sun in the diagram below would result in ...
total Lunar eclipse
partial Solar eclipse
partial Lunar eclipse
total Solar eclipse
12
We measure years on Earth based on
the Sun's rotations
Earth's rotations
Earth's revolutions
Lunar cycles
13
The day and the year, as units of time, are based on the motions of ...
the Earth
All of these answers are correct
the Sun
the Moon
14
Which Moon phase follows directly after a Full Moon?
Waxing Crescent Moon
Waning Gibbous Moon
Waxing Gibbous Moon
Waning Crescent Moon
15
The Moon Phase right after a Waxing Crescent is the
New Moon
First Quarter
Third Quarter
Full Moon
16
The factor most responsible for seasons on Earth is the
tilt of Earth on its axis
position of the Moon
speed of Earth in orbit around the Sun
distance from Earth to the Sun
17
Which of the following statements is true?
The Moon revolves on its axis about once per day
The Moon does not rotate on its axis
The Moon's composition is dramatically different than Earth
The Moon orbits on its axis about once a day
18
Which Moon phase comes directly after the 1st Quarter Moon?
Waxing Gibbous Moon
Waxing Crescent Moon
Waning Gibbous Moon
2nd Quarter Moon
19
Which of these planets takes the least amount of time for one revolution around the Sun?
Mercury
Earth
Mars
Venus
20
Which of the following statements is true about planets?
They reflect light from the Sun
They appear to twinkle in the night sky
They emit their own light
They are further away from Earth than stars
21
The orbits of most of the planets can best be described as ...
irregular
perfectly circular
slightly elliptical
highly elliptical
22
The Moon has less of a force of gravity at its surface than Earth does because ....
it rotates more slowly than Earth does
it has a smaller mass than Earth
it is farther away from the Sun
it has a smaller diameter than Earth
23
Which event closely coincides with one month?
The period of Moon's revolution
The period of one Earth rotation
The period of one Earth revolution
One lunar cycle
24
Earth's tilt on its axis, along with Earth's orbit around the Sun cause the
Full Moon
tides
Coriolis Effect
seasons
25
The Earth is tilted on its axis. How far is it tilted?
32.5 degrees
45 degrees
25.5 degrees
23.5 degrees
26
Ocean levels rise and fall twice daily in most locations due to interactions of ...
the gravitational pull of only the Moon
the gravitational pull of Sun and Moon with Earth between
the Moon's gravitational pull and inertia of the ocean water
the gravitational pull of only the Sun
27
Which of the following is the most common element in the Universe?
Carbon
Helium
Hydrogen
Oxygen
28
What occurs when the Moon passes thru Earth's shadow?
Lunar Eclipse
Full Moon
Solar Eclipse
Werewolves Howl
29
During a Solar eclipse ...
the Moon is directly between Earth and Sun
the Moon is blocked by Earth's shadow
the Earth is directly between Moon and Sun
we only are seeing the Dark Side of the Moon from Earth
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What is the best way to describe the movement of Moon and Earth in our Solar System?
The Moon orbits the Earth
The Moon and Earth revolve around the Sun together
The Moon and Earth rotate around the Sun
The Moon orbits the Earth and the Earth orbits the Sun
