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Science Test - Sun, Earth, and Moon
Science Test - Sun, Earth, and Moon
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Sun, Earth, and Moon relationships
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1
Which choice shows the correct sequence.
New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Third Quarter
Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter, Third Quarter
New Moon, First Quarter, New Moon, Third Quarter
Full Moon, New Moon, Third Quarter, First Quarter
2
Which Moon phase happens when the Moon is directly between the Earth and Sun?
Crescent
Full Moon
New Moon
Waning Gibbous
3
Which tools can be used to record the appearance of the Moon over time?
Computer and Camera
Computer and Microscope
Camera and Graduated Cylinder
Hand Lens and Compass
4
Which Moon phases is shown here?
1st Quarter
Half Moon
Last Quarter
Waxing Gibbous
5
Does the Moon rotate?
No
I don't know
Yes
6
Seasons exist because the earth is tilted.
True
Maybe
False
7
The Moon changes in size.
False
True
8
A scientist who studies the Moon and space.
Meteorologist
Philosopher
Astronomer
Geologist
9
What causes changes in the moon over time?
moon phases
moon marias
moon craters
moon eclipses
10
Which of these have mountains and valleys?
The Moon and Earth
The Moon
The Earth
The Sun
11
An orbit is the path one object makes around another object in space.
True
False
12
Which Moon phase is this?
Waning Crescent
Waning Gibbous
Waxing Crescent
Full Moon
13
BONUS: How long does it take light to travel from the Sun to Earth?
one hour
one day
8 minutes
it's instant!
14
What Moon phase is this?
Waxing Crescent
Waning Crescent
Waxing Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
15
What natural satellite revolves around the Earth?
Earth
Moon
Sun
Dish Network
16
Which of these has a gravitational pull?
All of the above
The Earth
The Sun
The Moon
17
How long does it take for the Moon to orbit Earth?
24 hours
30 days
365 days
28 days
18
What is this?
Stars
a group of stars, called a constellation
bear
connect the dots
19
Each month the Moon rotates around Earth. Only portions of the bright side of the moon are seen
True
False
20
If the sky is clear and you don't see the moon, what phase are you seeing?
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
Waning Crescent
New Moon
21
What causes the tides of the sea on Earth?
Sun's Gravity
Moon's Gravity
The Water
Earth's Gravity