Super Saturday Earth & Space

Multiple Choice

The changing appearance of the Moon during the lunar cycle is the result of the changing –

• relative positions of Earth, the Moon and the Sun.

• Earth’s shadow on the surface of the Moon.

• amounts of light emitted by the Moon.

• gravitational pull of the Moon as it orbits Earth.

Multiple Choice

Approximately how many days after a full moon does the new moon occur?

• 28 days

• 4 days

• 14 days

• 7 days

Multiple Choice

A partial calendar for May and June of 1944 is shown here with the appearance of the Moon on May 14.

If soldiers wish to take advantage of moonlight for a beach landing, on which of the dates indicated on the calendar will the Moon provide the most light?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Students use the materials pictured here to create a model of the lunar cycle. The action the students must perform to demonstrate what causes the changing appearance of the Moon from Earth is –

• moving the tennis ball around the flashlight.

• covering up different amounts of the flashlight.

• moving the tennis ball around the basketball.

• moving the flashlight around the basketball.

Multiple Choice

Which lunar phase will occur approximately 7 days after the first quarter moon?

• New moon

• Full Moon

• Waxing Crescent

• Wanning Crescent

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how the interaction of the Sun, Moon, and Earth results in the lunar cycle? Light from the Sun –

• illuminates different amounts of the Moon’s surface as the distance between the Sun and Moon changes.

• always illuminates half the Moon, but we see different portions of the lit half as relative positions change.

• illuminates the entire surface of the Moon at all times, but looks different because of Earth’s shadow.

• reaches only the parts of the Moon not blocked by clouds, which shrink and grow over time.

Multiple Choice

Students recorded the dates in May on which they observed a full moon and a last quarter moon. On which date will they most likely be able to observe a new moon?

• May 13

• May 18

• May 25

• May 31

Multiple Choice

The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram shown is divided into four sections. Which section of the diagram includes the coolest, brightest stars?

• Section 1

• Section 2

• Section 3

• Section 4

Multiple Choice

A Hertzsprung-Russell (H-R) diagram is shown. A star that has a luminosity of 10-2 and a temperature of 20,000 K is most likely a —

• Main sequence

• White dwarf

• Blue giant

• Red giant

Multiple Choice

Alpha Centauri appears as a bright object visible in the Milky Way galaxy. Alpha Centauri is actually a system of three objects. Each object produces light and rotates on its own axis. The system is an average of 4 light-years from Earth. Based on this information, the three objects that make up the Alpha Centauri system are all —

• asteroids

• comets

• planets

• stars

Multiple Choice

The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram is provided, which is used for classifying stars based on the relationship between their brightness and their temperature and color. Regulus belongs in which of the following classifications?

• Super Giants

• Giants

• Main Sequence Stars

• White Dwarfs

Multiple Choice

In the Hr diagram given, what happens as we move to the left of the diagram?

• Stars Get Larger

• Stars get Colder

• Stars get hotter

• Temperature stays the same

Multiple Choice

Galaxies are classified based on their

• size

• shape

• color

• distance

Multiple Choice

What type of galaxy is this?

• Spiral

• Eliptical

• Irregular

• Orbital

Multiple Choice

What type of galaxy is this?

• Spiral

• Eliptical

• Irregular

• Orbital

Multiple Choice

What type of galaxy is this?

• Spiral

• Eliptical

• Irregular

• Orbital

Multiple Choice

The Southern Hemisphere experiences the coldest seasonal weather during what portion of the Earth’s orbit?

• When the orbital speed of the Earth is the fastest.

• During the time when the Earth passes Jupiter.

• When the South Pole tilts away from the Sun.

• During the time when both hemispheres have a full moon.

Multiple Choice

The period of daylight experienced each day on every part of Earth would be shorter if which one of the following changes occurred?

• Earth had a greater diameter.

• The mass of the Sun was greater.

• Earth rotated more quickly on its axic

• The Sun was farther away from Earth.

Multiple Choice

An illustration is provided showing the relative motions of the Earth and the Sun. Seasonal variations on Earth would be significantly changed if which of the following were changed?

• The speed of rotation of Earth.

• The direction of orbit of Earth.

• The speed of rotation of the Sun.

• The angle of tilt of Earth’s axis.

Multiple Choice

Which position is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing Fall?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Which of these locations on Earth experiences the least change in the number of daylight hours throughout the year?

• North Pole

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

• South Pole

Multiple Choice

When the Earth reaches position A, the following season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall