Astronomy review

A student observed the Moon on a Tuesday evening. She drew a picture of its shape in her science notebook. Approximately how long will she have to wait before she can see the Moon the same shape and position again?

• 365 days

• 29 days

• 7 days

• 1 week

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

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.

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

Which of the following is Kepler's 1st law?

• orbital period squared = semi major axis distance cubed

• orbits are elliptical

• law of equal areas

• law of pie

The change in seasons is a result of what?

• rotation

• ravioli

• revolution

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

These are the daily rise and fall of Earth's waters.

• rivers

• waves

• tides

• geysers

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

When the Sun, Earth and Moon are lined up at a right angle, you will see which type of tide?

• a spring tide

• a neap tide

• a fall tide

• a summer tide

A lunar eclipse can only occur at the time of a...

• Full moon
• New moon
• Waning moon
• Waxing moon