Astronomy Review

How long does it take Earth to spin once on its axis?

• 1 month

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 12 hours

In what season is the sun highest in the sky?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

In what season is the sun lowest in the sky, causing long shadows?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

In what season are the days the longest?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

Because the Earth revolves around the Sun, we see different _______________________ during each season.

• moons

• planets

• seasons

• constellations

_______________ is the invisible force that pulls all objects toward the center of the Earth.

• speed

• gravity

• inertia

• rotation

The Moon appears to change shape during the month because the Moon orbits the ____________ so the sun's reflection changes

• stars

• sun

• earth

• moon

It takes the Earth 365 days to revolve around the __________.

• moon

• solar system

• sun

• gravity

True or false: the Moon appears to change shape throughout the month because it orbits the Earth so the angle of the Sun's refection changes.

• True

• False

Earth rotates on its axis. This is the reason why we have ______________.

• day and night

• seasons

• constellations

• the moon