The Earth's tilt as it travels around the sun

Earth getting closer and farther from the sun

Earth spinning around on its axis

An imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole

an imaginary line that goes around Earth

What moon phase is this picture?

This is the waxing crescent moon phase.

This is the waxing gibbous moon phase.

This is the waning crescent moon phase.

What moon phase is this picture?

This is the waning crescent moon phase.

This is the waxing crescent moon phase.

This is the waning gibbous moon phase.

What is this moon phase?

This is the first quarter moon phase.

This is the waxing gibbous moon phase.

This is the last quarter moon phase.

What is this moon phase?

This is the waxing gibbous phase.

This is the waxing crescent phase.

What moon phase is this picture?

This is the waning gibbous phase.

This is the waning crescent phase.

This is the waxing gibbous phase.

What moon phase is this picture?

This is the waxing gibbous moon phase.

This is the waning gibbous moon phase.

This is the first quarter moon phase.

Which of the following words describe the phases of the moon?

new, crescent, quarter, gibbous, full

none, quarter, half, three quarters, full

dark, light, half, quarter, blue

first quarter, second quarter, third quarter, fourth quarter

A planet has a shorter day than Earth does. Which of the following is most likely to explain why?

It takes less time to make a complete rotation around its axis.

It takes less time to make a complete revolution around the Sun.

Which of the following causes the ocean’s tides?

The gravitational pull between Earth and the Sun and the Moon

Earth’s revolution around the Sun

The magnetic field between Earth’s north and south poles

Changes in atmospheric pressure

The phases of the Moon are caused by which of the following?

The Moon’s orbit (revolution) around Earth

Earth’s orbit (revolution) around the Sun

Earth’s rotation around its axis

Earth’s shadow falling on the Moon

Which of the following results from the tilt of Earth? Earth’s tilt causes _______________.

More daylight in summer than in winter

A longer year every fourth year

Explain the difference between Earth’s revolution and Earth’s rotation.

Revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun; and a rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis.

Revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun; and a rotation is the movement of Earth around the Sun. There is no real difference

Rotation is the movement of Earth around the Sun; and a Revolution is the spinning of Earth on its axis.

Rotation and revolution are both spinning motions of the moon around the earth

Why do places near the equator tend to be warm year-round?

The sun's rays hit the equator directly

Solar eclipses cause sun to shine most of the day

The equator is closer to the sun than other parts of the earth

The sun's rays barely strike this part of the earth Page 6 of 6

The Earth and Moon in Space Quiz

40 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes day and night?

Earth's movement around the sun

The moon's movement around the Earth

The tilt of the Earth

The spinning of Earth around an axis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence do scientists have that Earth spins around an axis?

The sun looks like it is moving.

They can see it from outer space.

The Earth feels like it is moving.

They do not have any evidence.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is a day on Earth 24 hours long?

That is how long it takes Earth to spin around its axis one time.

That is how long it takes Earth to travel around the sun one time.

That is how long it takes the moon to travel around the Earth one time.

That is how long it takes the sun to travel around the Earth one time.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is a year on Earth 365 days?

because hat is how long it takes Earth to spin around one time

because hat is how long it takes the Earth to travel around the sun one time

because there are 12 months in a year

because that is how long it takes the sun to travel around the Earth one time

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many degrees is Earth's axis tilted?

0

12.5

23.5

90

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of Earth receives direct sunlight for the entire year?

North Pole

South Pole

Equator

The entire Earth

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would happen if Earth was not tilted?

There would be no seasons.

Every place on Earth would have 12 hours of daylight for the entire year.

NJ would be the same temperature for the entire year

All of the above.

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The Earth and Moon in Space

What causes day and night?

What evidence do scientists have that Earth spins around an axis?

Why is a day on Earth 24 hours long?

Why is a year on Earth 365 days?

How many degrees is Earth's axis tilted?

Which part of Earth receives direct sunlight for the entire year?

What would happen if Earth was not tilted?

What causes seasons?

What is an axis?

The path an object takes as it moves around another is

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