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Astronomy Unit Quiz Review - Including Moon Phases, Tides, Eclipses, Planets, Suns.
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The moon is currently in Waxing Crescent Phase. Predict what phase it will be in two weeks.
New Moon
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
Waxing Gibbous
2
What makes a star different from other objects in the solar system?
Stars have many Moons
Stars create their own light
Stars orbit the planets
Stars have no life cycle
3
The following is (are) example(s) of celestial body (ies)
All of the above
Stars
Planets
Moons
4
In the diagram below, at which position in Earth's orbit will we experience Fall in NewJersey
D
B
C
A
5
This image displays a _______________
Lunar Eclipse
Penumbral Eclipse
Solar Eclipse
Umbral Eclipse
6
The diameter of the Moon is _________ that of the Earth
1/3
1/4
2/3
1/2
7
In the diagram below, at which position in Earth's orbit will we experience Summer in Australia
D
C
A
B
8
The Moon Phase depicted in the diagram is the ______________
First Quarter Moon
Waxing Crescent
Waning Gibbous
Third Quarter
9
Which planet is considered "Earth's twin"
Venus
Mercury
Mars
Saturn
10
Why does the Sun appear to rise in the East and set in the West?
The Moon and Sun rotate on their axis
The Earth revolves around the Sun
The Earth rotates on its axis
The Sun and Moon move from East to West in Space.
11
In the diagram below, at which position in Earth's orbit will we experience Winter in Australia
D
C
B
A
12
The Moon is in the __________________
New Moon Phase
Third Quarter Phase
Full Moon Phase
Waning Crescent Phase
13
The Moon Phase depicted in the diagram is the ______________
First Quarter Moon
Waning Gibbous
Waxing Crescent
Third Quarter
14
The following is (are) true about the Sun
The Sun is a star
The Sun creates its own heat and light
All of the above
It is made up of gases
15
Solar Panels use the Sun's light to produce electric. Where would Solar Panels work best?
Antarctica
Florida
Alaska
Ohio
16
Which planet represents Earth?
H
G
I
F
17
What keeps the Earth in its orbit?
The Sun's gravitational pull
The Earth's location between other planets
The Sun's speed rotating
The Earth's spin direction
18
The Sun is how far from Earth?
250 million kilometers
150 million kilometers
200 million kilometers
100 million kilometers
19
The complete shadow created by the Moon is called the ______________
Total Eclipse
Partial Eclipse
Umbra
Penumbra
20
Which planet has the most Moons?
Uranus
Saturn
Neptune
Jupiter
21
A year on Jupiter is 4,333 days & Mercury 88 days. Why do planets have different length years?
A year is longer on large planets
Each planet has its own orbital period
Planets exert a gravitational force on other planets
Some planets are larger than other planets
22
The partial shadow created by the Moon is called the ______________
Total Eclipse
Umbra
Partial Eclipse
Penumbra
23
The Moon Phase depicted in the diagram is the ______________
Waning Gibbous
First Quarter Moon
New Moon
Full Moon
24
Which planet represents Pluto?
F
H
G
Jokes. Pluto isn't a planet.
25
The Moon takes how many days to complete one Lunar Cycle?
14
29.5
12
25.9
26
In the diagram below, at which position in Earth's orbit will we experience Spring in NewJersey
C
D
B
A
27
During this even we would expect _____________
High Tides
Low Tides
Neap Tides
Spring Tides
28
Why does the Earth experience seasons?
The Sun is hotter in the Spring and Summer
The distance between the Sun and Earth changes
The Earth is tilted on its axis
The Earth gets less Sun in the Fall and Winter
29
What causes the phases of the Moon?
The pull of gravity between the Moon and Earth
The Moon is tilted on its axis
The Earth casts it's shadow on the Moon
The position of the Moon as viewed from Earth
30
In the diagram below, at which position in Earth's orbit will we experience Summer in NewJersey
A
B
C
D
31
A piece of Meteoroid that has landed on Earth's surface is called
Meteorite
Meteoroid
Meteor
Asteroid
32
The Moon Phase depicted in the diagram is the ______________
First Quarter Moon
Waning Gibbous
New Moon
Full Moon
33
The majority of asteroids are found in a belt located between which two planets?
Mars and Venus
Earth and Mars
Jupiter and Saturn
Mars and Jupiter
34
Which planet represents Neptune?
K
M
J
H
35
Carol saw a streak of light or "shooting star" cross the night sky. What did Carol actually see
Meteor
Comet
Meteorite
Meteoroid
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Different groups of stars are known as
Celestial Bodies
Constellations
Comets
Asteroids
