Astronomy Basic Facts

Which of the following is NOT a galaxy shape used for classification?

• irregular

• spiral

• squiggle

• elliptical

What is our galaxy?

• Andromeda

• Star One

• The Mars Bar

• The Milky Way

Millions of stars, several of them in space, and very far apart are all describing what?

• galaxies

• moon

• solar systems

• fusion

The change in seasons is a result of what?

• rotation

• ravioli

• revolution

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

Which causes day and night?

• revolution

• ravioli

• rotation

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

Which is responsible for our Earth year being 365 days?

• revolution

• ravioli

• rotation

• 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

Which is most responsible for Earth's tides?

• the sun

• the moon

• mars

• humans

Which of the following is a characteristic of both the Earth and the Moon?

• Atmosphere containing oxygen
• Rocky surface covered with landforms
• Flowing water in oceans and rivers
• Fossils and fossil fuels under the surface

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