Earth and Space Quiz

Question 1

Which of these is NOT true

Accepted Answer

The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west

Question 2

What shape are the Earth, Sun and Moon?

Accepted Answer

Spherical

Question 3

Imagine you were standing underneath a tree. When would the shadow of the tree be shortest?

Accepted Answer

At midday

Question 4

Why, in some parts of the world, are the days longer in the summer than in the winter?

Accepted Answer

Because the Earth is tilted as it moves around the Sun

Question 5

Which is largest the Earth, Sun or Moon?

Accepted Answer

The Earth

Question 6

How long does it take the Moon to travel once around the Earth?

Accepted Answer

28 days

Question 7

Why does the moon seem to change shape?

Accepted Answer

We only see the part of the Moon that is lit by the Sun

Question 8

How long does it take the Earth to travel once around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

12 months

Question 9

How long does it take the Earth to turn on its axis?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Question 10

How many planets are there in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

8

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