Earth and Space Major Restest

Which of the following does the moon have?

• erosion
• atmosphere
• valleys
• oxygen

The spinning of a planet on its axis is known as

• orbit
• revolution
• rotation
• turn

The Earth and Moon both have

• an atmosphere
• gravity
• wind 
• trees

How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

• one year
• one month
• one day
• one hour

How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis?

• one year
• one month
• one day
• one hour

Day and night occur on Earth due to:

• The rotation of Earth
• The tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun
• The revolution of the Moon around the Earth
• The rotation of the Moon

Which of the following best describes the gravity of the Moon compared to Earth?

• Gravity on the Moon is two times as strong as it is on Earth
• Gravity on the Moon is 1/2  times as strong as it is on Earth
• Gravity on the Moon is six times as strong as it is on Earth
• Gravity on the Moon is 1/6  times as strong as it is on Earth

The kinds of data that reflect climate are different from the conditions described in weather data. Which of the following is a description of climate?

• Today it is hot and sunny in Phoenix, Arizona.
• Summers are usually mild in Lansing, Mich
• Last week it rained everyday in San Antonio
• Yesterday was cold and windy outside

Most evaporation in the water cycle happens from oceans. This is because oceans –

• expose the most water to the Sun’s energy.
• contain water with salt dissolved in it.
• have currents that constantly mix them.
• reach the poles where sheets of ice form

About how many hours are there between one sunrise and the next?

• 8
• 12
• 24
• 36