Science TEST - The Earth, the Moon, and the Sun

Science TEST - The Earth, the Moon, and the Sun

Multiple Choice

What is the largest object in our solar system?

• Jupiter

• the Earth

• the Sun

• the Milky Way

Multiple Choice

What is the sun made up of?

• cold gasses

• hot gasses

• particles of space dust

• magma

Multiple Choice

The sun produces what kinds of energy?

• light and thermal energy

• mechanical and electrical energy

• nuclear and sound energy

• motion and elastic energy

Multiple Choice

Light energy allows plants and animals to live. Thermal energy keeps the Earth from _____________.

• freezing

• overheating

• orbiting too slowly

• orbiting too quickly

Multiple Choice

Why do the Sun and Moon appear to be the same size when we look at them from Earth?

• Gasses in the Sun make it seem smaller than it actually is.

• The Sun and the Moon ARE the same size.

• The Sun is much closer to the Earth than the Moon is.

• The Moon is much closer to the Earth than the Sun is.

Multiple Choice

What do our Sun and all the stars in the universe have in common?

• They are all made up of gases.

• They all keep our planet warm.

• They are all about the same size.

• They are all made up of liquid rock.

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is true about the Sun?

• It is the largest object in our solar system AND in the entire universe.

• It is smaller than most planets in our solar system.

• It is an average sized star.

Multiple Choice

Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall occur because of the Earth's orbit around the Sun. Which of the following causes day and night?

• The Moon orbits around the Earth giving it shade.

• The Earth rotates on its axis, causing different parts of the Earth to face the Sun at different times.

• Millions of stars provide light to different parts of the Earth at different times.

• The Sun rotates on its axis, giving the Earth heat and cold which creates light and darkness.

Multiple Choice

During a solar eclipse, the Moon casts a ________ on certain parts of Earth.

• line

• haze

• single ray of light

• shadow

Multiple Choice

For about how long is the shadow cast during a solar eclipse?

• 30 to 60 seconds

• 7 to 8 minutes

• 2 to 4 hours

• 24 hours

Multiple Choice

Some people say the Moon is made of cheese. In reality, we know it is actually made of ___________

• helium

• hydrogen

• magma

• rock

Multiple Choice

Why does the moon seem to glow at night?

• It reflects light from the Sun, making it look like it produces its own light.

• It produces a small amount of light which looks much brighter at night.

• It collects energy from the Sun which makes it glow at night.

• The moon looks like it is bright because it is far away from Earth.

Multiple Choice

What force causes the Moon to orbit around the Earth?

• Compression

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Gravity

Multiple Choice

Groups of stars in the night sky were given names by ancient Greeks and Romans. Today, we call those groups of stars ___________.

• arvos

• zazzles

• constellations

• dalmatians

Multiple Choice

When scientists want to study far away stars or observe constellations they use a __________.

• hand lense

• meter stick

• microscope

• telescope