Space Unit 1 Practice

What path does the sun travel in the sky every day?

• West to East

• East to West

• North to South

• South to North

Which of the following are solar eclipses? Check ALL that apply.

• Total
• Partial
• Penumbral
• Annular

How long does it take Earth to complete one full ROTATION?

• 1 week
• 29.5 days
• 24 hours
• 1 year

What does Earth spin on?

• Equator
• Hemispheres
• Axis
• Orbit

How long does it take Earth to complete one full REVOLUTION?

• 24 hours
• 7 days
• 365 1/4 days
• 29.5 days

What is the difference between waxing and waning?

• Waxing-increase of light Waning-decrease of light
• Waxing-decrease of light Waning-increase of light
• They both increase light
• They both decrease light

The lighter (light gray), larger shadow is known as _________________

• Umbra
• Dark Spot
• Penumbra
• Eclipse

What seasons do the two solstices occur in?

• Spring/Fall
• Winter/Fall
• Summer/Spring
• Summer/Winter

What degree is Earth tilted at?

• 24.5
• 30.5
• 90
• 23.5

When is the longest and shortest day in the NORTHERN Hemisphere?

• Longest: September 21/22 Shortest: March 21/22
• Longest: June 21/22 Shortest: December 21/22
• Longest: December 21/22 Shortest: June 21/22
• Longest: March 21/22 Shortest: September 21/22