Astronomy Review Quiz

How many stars are in the universe?

• hundreds

• thousands

• millions

• billions

What is the most famous star to us?

• Rigel

• Sol (The Sun)

• Vega

• Betelgeuse

How long does one rotation of the Earth take?

• 365 (and 1/4) days

• 1 day = 24 hours

How long does one revolution or orbit of the Earth take?

• 365 (and 1/4) days

• 1 day = 24 hours

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What is the invisible line that Earth rotates around?

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Axis

• Tropic of Capricorn

What causes the seasons?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's tilt

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What causes the day and night?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's tilt

Which way does the Earth rotate (or spin)?

• clockwise

• counter clockwise

Which season do we get the most direct sunlight in?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which season do we get the least direct sunlight in?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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