Moon and Stars Quiz

1.) Why can’t we see stars in the day-time?

• Because they aren't out.

• Because the light from the sun blocks them.

• Because we are not facing them.

2.) Which one of the following best describes why Earth has 4 different Seasons?

• Earth rotates on its axis.

• It has only 1 star in its solar system.

• It has only one moon in its solar system.

• Earth orbits the sun.

3.) Earth’s revolution or orbit, going around the sun, causes...

• Day/night

• Shadows

• Years

4.) The paths that our planets use to go around the sun are called..

• Orbit

• Axis

• Rotation

5.) Another word for spin is _____________

• Rotate

• Flip

• Twist

6.) A group of stars that make a picture in the night sky is called a _______________.

• Constellation

• Galaxy

• Solar System

7.) The Sun, Moon, and stars all appear to move across the sky because

• Earth revolves around the sun

• Earth rotates, spins, on its axis

• The Sun, Moon, and stars travel around the Earth once a day

8.) How long does it take the Earth to make one revolution around the sun?

• One month

• One day

• One year

9. About how long does it take the moon to go through all 8 phases?

• 14 Days

• 28 Days

• 1 year

10. During which phase of the moon do we NOT see it at all?

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• New Moon