Quiz 1 Earth Sun Moon System

Some parts of the Earth are warmer and other parts are colder. What is the reason for this uneven heating of the Earth?

• Earth is closer to the sun during the summer.

• The moon's light strikes the Earth differently during its different phases.

• The sunlight strikes some parts of the Earth more directly than other parts.

• Some parts of Earth have more gravity which causes uneven heating.

Why does Earth have seasons?

• Earth rotates on its axis.

• Earth's axis is tilted as it revolves around the sun.

• The distance between the Earth and the sun changes.

• The temperature of the sun changes.

The darkest part of the shadow of an eclipse is called:

• penumbra

• umbra

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

What is the source of heat and light in our Solar System?

• The North Star

• The Sun

• The Moon

• Earth

A line, real or imaginary, around which something spins is called:

• rotation

• revolution

• axis

• orbit

The path one object takes as it revolves around another object in space is called:

• revolution

• orbit

• rotation

• axis

How long does it take Earth to orbit around the Sun?

• 364 days

• 365 1/4 days

• 364 1/2 days

• 365 days

The gravitational pull from the moon and sun causes...

• moon phases

• tides

• eclipses

• all of the above

Why are people on Earth unable to see the moon during the new moon phase?

• The lit side of the moon is not facing Earth.

• The location of Earth is between the moon and the sun.

• The sunlight is being reflected off the moon.

• The tilt of Earth is causing the moon to be blocked by the sun.

What two tides produce the highest of high tides and the lowest of low tides? (Choose two)

• Gibbous Tides

• Neap Tides

• Tall Tides

• Spring Tides