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1
What causes the Earth's seasons?
the tilt of the Earth's axis
the revolution of the Moon
Earth's rotation
Earth's distance from the Sun
2
How does the Sun appear to move in the sky?
rises in the south and sets in the north
rises in the west and sets in the east
rises in the east and sets in the west
rises in the north and sets in the north
3
This picture shows
the inner planets.
the outer planets.
the dwarf planets.
Earth's moons.
4
During which month is the Southern Hemisphere having summer?
December
June
September
April
5
Which object moves in the outermost orbit of the solar system (its own path)?
Neptune
Uranus
Pluto
Saturn
6
If you look at the night sky on a clear evening, you will see mostly
phases.
stars.
moons.
planets.
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What are the planets doing in the picture?
moving away from the sun
moving closer to the sun
orbiting the sun
spinning around each other
8
At which position of the Moon would people on Earth see a quarter moon?
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3
1
2
9
This picture from the night sky is a
solar system.
moon.
constellation.
nebula.
10
Which shows a correct order of planets from CLOSEST to FARTHEST away from the Sun?
Uranus, Neptune, Jupiter
Jupiter, Mars, Neptune
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
Venus, Earth, Mercury
11
How does the angle of sunlight that reaches the Earth change in different seasons?
It changes only at the equator.
It is more direct on an area in summer.
It does not change.
It is more direct on an area in the winter.
12
Suppose Earth, the Sun, and the Moon line up as shown in the picture. From Earth, the Moon is
partly lit because it is a quarter moon.
round and bright because it is a full moon.
dark because it is a new moon.
thin because it is a crescent moon.
13
A place where there are powerful telescopes to see outer space is called a(n)
Hubble Space telescope.
space probe.
constellation.
observatory.
14
Which is NOT true about stars?
Stars are all hot balls of gases.
Stars can produce their own light.
Stars can form constellations.
Stars are all the same size.
15
Earth gets the right amount of heat and light to support life because of Earth's
number of moons.
distance from the Sun.
small size.
short rotation.
16
Which planet would have the longest year?
Earth
Mercury
Venus
Mars
17
Fixed patterns of stars are called
systems.
constellations.
orbits.
nebulas.
18
Which is true about stars?
Stars live only for a day.
Stars reflect light.
Stars have a life cycle.
Stars appear to change position in the night sky.
19
The outer planets are cold and dark because they are
far from each other.
close to the Sun.
far from the Sun.
close to each other.
20
If the southern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, then
that area is experiencing fall.
that area is experiencing summer.
that area is experiencing spring.
that area is experiencing winter.
21
How much time does it take the Earth to reach the opposite side of the Sun?
24 hours
12 hours
one year
six months
22
Paul observes the night sky. He can tell the difference between planets and stars because
only stars appear as points of light.
he sees many more planets than stars.
planets form a pattern with other planets.
planets appear to move among the constellations.
23
Jose is in South America eating lunch. His cousin Pia is in Australia sleeping. The Earth is
facing the Sun in South America.
facing the Sun in Australia.
tilted toward the Sun in the Southern Hemisphere.
tilted toward the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere.
24
The circled part of the globe shows
the South Pole.
the Southern Hemisphere.
the Earth's axis.
the equator.
25
Which is NOT TRUE about the sun?
The sun is a ball of hot gases.
The sun produces light.
The sun does not produce energy.
The sun is a star.
26
If it is summer in the southern hemisphere, what season is in the northern?
winter
spring
summer
fall
27
Which best describes a planet?
It moves in an orbit around a star.
It forms a pattern with the other planets.
It produces its own light.
It is a ball of hot gases.
28
Which phase of the moon is shown in the picture?
full
new
quarter
crescent
29
Telescopes work by making objects look
rounder.
bigger.
flatter.
darker.
30
Which is an outer planet in our solar system?
Earth
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
31
How is a star
different
from a planet?
A star is a ball of hot gases.
A star is solid and rocky.
A star is made of frozen gases.
A star is made of dust and ice.
32
How are planets and stars
ALIKE
?
Both look like points of light in the night sky.
Both move in orbits around the Sun.
Both are similar in size.
Both are made of hot gases.
33
The Moon appears to change shape because of
Earth's rotation on its axis.
the Moon's revolution around Earth.
the seasons of the year.
the movement of stars in the sky.
34
Humans have looked at planets
throughout history.
only since man went to the moon.
only when teachers make them.
only since telescopes went into space.
35
Which object should people NOT look at with a telescope?
a distant star
a planet
the moon
the Sun
