Earth-Sun-Moon System Review

Which of the following is NOT a celestial object?

• The sun

• Planets

• Airplane

• The moon

How long does it Earth to complete one rotation on it's axis?

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 12 hours

How long does it take Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 12 hours

What is the main cause of seasons on Earth?

• Distance from the sun

• The tilt of Earth on its axis

• The position of Earth in it's elliptical orbit

Why do areas around the equator tend to be warmer than areas near the poles?

• The sun hits the equator at a 90 degree angle resulting in more intense heat

• The sun hits the equator at a 180 degree angle resulting in more intense heat

• The sun hits the equator at a 90 degree angle resulting in less intense heat

What is the shortest day in the Northern hemisphere?

• June Solstice

• September Equinox

• December Solstice

What is the longest day in the Southern hemisphere?

• December Solstice

• September Equinox

• June Solstice

Which moon phases is smaller than a semi circle but not completely dark.

• Gibbous

• Crescent

• Full

• New

Which type of eclipse occurs when light from the sun is blocked by the moon, and the moon's shadow falls on Earth.

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

On which date does every location on Earth experience 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night time?

• Winter Solstice

• Fall Equinox

• Summer Solstice