Planetary Science Study Quiz

An imaginary axle that a planet spins on

• horizon
• axis
• the tilt of the planet
• altitude

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The day and night cycle on Earth is caused by

• Earth's tilted axis
• Earth's orbit around the Sun
• Earth's rotation on its axis
• Earth's distance from the Sun

The Moon can be seen from Earth

• Only when it is night
• Only when it is day
• Sometimes at night and sometimes during the day
• Only after the Sun has set

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What is rotation?

• Turning/Spinning like a top
• The amount of time it takes to go around the Sun.
• Going around another object
• The same as orbit

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The path and length of time it takes a planet to go around the Sun is its

• axle
• orbit
• elevation
• rotation

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What is one factor that contributes to seasons occurring in Northern Nevada?

• the revolution of the Moon around the Earth

• the tilt of Earth on its axis

• the rising and falling of ocean tides

• the distance of Earth from the Sun

The length of one year is equivalent to the time it takes for one

• rotation of Earth

• revolution of Earth around the Sun

• rotation of Sun

• revolution of the Sun around the Earth

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Which Moon phase will be seen from Earth when the Moon is at position C?

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Which location will enter darkness next as Earth’s rotation continues?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Gravity is the primary force responsible for

• the reflection of sound energy

• keeping planets in orbit around the Sun

• the flow of energy in a closed circuit

• refracting light energy

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