Earth & Moon Quiz Review

What force is most responsible for Earth’s orbit around the sun?

• Magnetic Force
• Electric Force (Electricity)
• Gravitational Force (Gravity)
• Friction

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Which object below does NOT exert gravity?

• Sun
• Earth
• Moon
• All objects exert gravity

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How long does it take Earth to make one complete rotation around its axis?

• 1 hour
• 24 hours
• 24 hours and 50 minutes
• 29.5 days

Which of the following is responsible for the lunar cycle?

• The moon's rotation
• The moon's revolution around Earth
• Earth's rotation
• Earth's revolution around the sun

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Which of the following is MOST responsible for the tidal cycle?

• Earth's gravity
• The moon's gravity
• The moon's rotation
• The Earth's revolution around the sun

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Which answer below lists the seasons in correct order?

• Spring → Fall → Summer → Winter
• Spring → Summer → Fall → Winter
• Spring → Winter → Fall → Summer
• Spring → Summer → Winter → Fall

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When does the Northern hemisphere receive more direct sunlight?

• When tilted toward the sun
• When tilted away from the sun
• When neither titled toward or away from the sun
• The Northern hemisphere always receives direct sunlight

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On which day does the sun shine the longest for locations in the Northern hemisphere?

• First day of spring
• First day of summer
• First day of fall
• First day of winter

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When do locations north of the Arctic Circle experience 24 hours of darkness?

• First day of spring
• First day of summer
• First day of fall
• First day of winter

Why does the moon appear at night?

• The moon is a small star that produces its own light
• The moon reflects light from regions of Earth that experience day
• The moon reflects light from the sun
• We do not know why the moon appears at night

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