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1
Which astronomy tool gathers more light than our eye to make far away objects seem closer?
astrolabe
sextant
compass
telescope
2
What is the imaginary line that the Earth spins on called?
hemisphere
pole
equator
axis
3
Pluto is called a...
miniature planet.
gas giant.
planet.
dwarf planet.
4
Which constellation is known as the Great Bear?
Scorpion
Orion
Ursa Minor
Ursa Major
5
Based on the shadow, where is the sun located in the sky?
right
there's a cloud covering the sun
straight up
left
6
The sun rises in the _____ and sets in the _____.
west...north
south...west
west...east
east...west
7
Which number in the diagram shows the Northern Hemisphere experiencing winter?
3
1
2
4
8
The inner planets are...
slimy.
rocky.
the furthest away from the sun.
gaseous.
9
Another name for the North Star is...
Polaris
Ursa Minor
Orion
Pluto
10
How long does it take the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?
365 days
It does not revolve.
24 hours
1 day
11
List the inner planets in order.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury
Earth, Pluto, Venus, Saturn
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
12
The outer planets are...
rocky.
slimy.
the closest to the sun.
gaseous.
13
Which one is a natural satellite that orbits the Earth?
moon
sun
Pluto
Saturn
14
List the outer planets in order.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Pluto
Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
15
Which constellation can only be seen in winter?
Ursa Major
Orion
Ursa Minor
16
Which phase of the moon is pictured?
full moon
3rd quarter moon
1st quarter moon
new moon
17
What are constellations?
pictures in the sky made up of stars
planets
astroids
a black hole
18
Which planet has a rocky surface with water, an atmosphere of gases around it, and is 3rd?
Venus
Jupiter
Earth
Mars
19
Rotation means to...
skip around in a circle.
travel around an object.
jump up and down.
spin on an axis.
20
How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?
1 year
24 hours
24 days
It does not rotate.
21
The Earth experiences seasons because...
the pull of the moon's gravity.
it tilts on an axis as it rotates and revolves.
it rotates.
the strength and energy of the sun.
22
Which phase of the moon is pictured?
new moon
full moon
crescent moon
3rd quarter moon
23
What phase of the moon is pictured?
new moon
full moon
crescent moon
first quarter moon
24
Which of the following constellations can be seen year round?
ursa major
orion
ursa minor
25
The _______ is the center of the solar system.
Earth
moon
sun
planets
26
Which astronomy tool is used to solve problems relating to time and the position of the sun?
astrolabe
sextant
telescope
compass
27
What tool is pictured?
telescope
astrolabe
compass
sextant
28
What time of day is it based on the shadow in the picture?
night time
noon
late afternoon
early morning
29
What does "waxing" mean?
getting lighter
getting darker
none of the above
30
Which constellation is known as The Hunter and has a bright starry belt?
Ursa Minor
Ursa Major
Orion
Polaris
31
Mercury, Venus, _______, Mars
Saturn
Neptune
Earth
Uranus
32
Revolution means to...
travel around an object.
move in a wave-like motion.
turn around in a circle.
spin on an axis.
33
Which phase of the moon cannot be seen?
quarter
crescent
new
full
34
The reason we see shadows is because the Sun is always moving.
True
False
