Astronomy Test Review

What part of the moon do we see from Earth?

• all of it
• the same side
• none of it
• only one quarter

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

• none, quarter, half, three quarters, full
• new, crescent, quarter, gibbous, full
• dark, light, half, quarter, blue
• first quarter, second quarter, third quarter, fourth quarter

One complete revolution of the Earth around the sun takes about

• one rotation
• half a year
• one year
• one season

The Earth takes about __________________ hours to complete one rotation of its axis.  

• 12
• 24
• 14
• 28

A ______ eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, blocking the sunlight from reaching Earth. The moon's shadow then hits Earth.   

• solar eclipse
• lunar eclipse
• vernal equinox
• autumnal equinox

How many moons does Earth have?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What is the sun?

• A star
• A moon
• A planet
• An asteroid

What is Earth?

• The 4th planet from the sun, we live on it. 
• The 3rd planet from the sun, we live on it. 
• The 2nd planet from the sun, we live on it. 
• The 5th planet from the sun, we live on it. 

About how long ago do scientists believe the universe began?

• 13-14 billion years ago
• 13-14 million years ago
• 12-13 billion years ago
• 12-13 million years ago

What is the origin of the universe called?

• The Hubble Glitch
• The Big Crunch
• The Big Bang
• The Big Collapse