Grade 6 Earth in Space

When is Earth closes to the sun

• January

• May

• July

• December

If the Sun had no gravity what will happen to Earth's

• It would continue to orbit the sun as usual

• The orbit of Earth would increase

• The orbit of Earth would decrease

• Earth would fly into space with no orbit

What is the longest day of the year?

• Spring Equinox

• Fall Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Winter Solstice

When Earth axis is tilted toward the Sun as in the picture, what season is it in the Southern hemisphere?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

Which moon phase represents a waxing crescent?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Which moon phase follows a full moon

• Waxing Crescent

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Crescent

• Waning Gibous

What does the figure show?

• Lunar Eclipse

• Solar Eclipse

• Spring Tide

• Neap Tide

When the Sun and Moon Align during the Full/New moon there is a

• Lunar Eclipse

• Solar Eclipse

• Neap Tide

• Spring Tide

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of outer planets?

• Rocky Surface

• further away from the Sun

• Gas Surface

• Very Large

Which planet is most known for having a ring system made of Ice and rocks?

• Neptune

• Mercury

• Venus

• Saturn