Astronomy Test Review

Which season is occurring in the Southern Hemisphere of Earth?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

The moon produces no light. But yet, it shines at night. Why is this?

• The Moon reflects the light from the sun.

• The Moon rotates at a very high speed

What causes the tides at point A to be higher than usual?

• The sun's energy is heating the water in that portion of Earth.

• The gravitational pull of the Earth and the Sun is pulling on Earth's oceans.

This image shows the correct position of the sun, moon, and earth during a __________ moon.

• full

• waxing crescent

Which characteristic is unique to Earth?

• liquid water

• axial tilt

• atmosphere

• orbiting moon

According to the table, which statement is correct?

• The bigger the planet, the longer the revolution.

• The father from the sun, the longer the revolution.

What should be the subject of this report on a celestial body?

• A comet

• A meteor

• Mercury

• Pluto

Which planets are considered the gas giants?

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Which planet has the shortest day?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Venus

• Mercury

Which of these has the most influence on ocean tides?

• The magnetic field of Earth

• Radiation from the sun.

• Gravity between the Earth and the Moon