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A #science quiz to review for our Solar System assessment!
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1
What is the invisible force that keeps planets in orbit?
rotation
friction
gravity
magic
2
What is the reason seasons occur?
the tilt of the Earth's axis
the revolution of the Earth
how close the sun is to the Earth
the rotation of the Earth
3
How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?
one month
24 hours
1 year
365 days
4
Image #6 is an example of a...
waxing gibbous
waxing cresent
waning cresent
waning gibbous
5
What characteristics of a shadow change as the sun appears to move across the sky?
grows darker
becomes longer
becomes shorter
none
6
Since the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, shadows will move ________ to ________.
right to left
east to east
east to west
left to right
7
What might a scientist use to make observations of space?
encyclopedia
magnifying glass
binoculars
telescope
8
This image is an example of harnessing what type of energy?
lunar
wind
solar
heat
9
Day and night are caused by Earth's ____________.
seasons
the god of the sun
revolution
rotation
10
Which planets are the third and fifth planets from the sun?
Earth and Jupiter
Mercury and Venus
Earth and Mars
Uranus and Saturn
11
What is the only star in our Solar System?
the sun
Polaris
Orion
the Milky Way
12
The NORTHERN hemisphere would experience Winter at which position?
D
C
A
B
13
When the moon appears to shrink, or become smaller, it is considered to be ________________.
waning
gibbous
waxing
new
14
How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation?
1 day
24 hours
1 year
one month
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Where does the moon get its' light?
The moon is the sun
It shines at night
Moonbeams
Reflection of the suns' rays
