Astronomy Review 1

Day and night is caused by the -

• orbit of Earth around the Sun

• orbit of Earth around the Moon

• rotation of Earth on its axis.

• rotation of the Moon on its axis

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Why do we see different phases of the Moon?

• The Moon follows the Sun around Earth.

• The Moon orbits around Earth.

• The Moon rotates around the Sun.

• The Moon changes shape each night.

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When the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in the positions in the model, what will occur?

• a lunar eclipse

• a solar eclipse

• night time

• full moon

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The surface of Earth constantly changes while the surface of the Moon has remained the same for millions of years. Why is there less change on the surface of the Moon?

• Earth's gravity is not as strong as Moon's gravity.

• Earth orbits the Sun at a faster rate.

• Earth is closer to the Sun.

• Earth has wind and water and the Moon does not.

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Millions of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity are known as:

• galaxies

• moon

• solar systems

• fusion

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Which is responsible for our Earth year being 365.25 days?

• revolution

• ravioli

• rotation

• Earth's tilt on its axis as it revolves around the sun

Nuclear fusion is described as ....

• 4 helium protons fusing to make 1 hydrogen atom

• 4 hydrogen protons splitting to make 4 helium atoms

• 4 hydrogen protons fusing to make 1 Helium atom

• 4 helium protons splitting to make 4 hydrogen atoms

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When the Sun, Earth and Moon are in a straight line you will see which type of tide?

• a spring tide

• a neap tide

• a fall tide

• a summer tide

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Why does the comet's tail always point away from the Sun?

• Gravity

• Solar Wind

• Density

• Convection

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Is this moon - waxing or waning?

• Waxing - getting bigger and brighter

• Waning - getting bigger and brighter

• Waning - growing smaller

• Waxing - growing smaller

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