AI 7th Grade Earth, Sun, and Moon Assessment

Which of the following best describes the rotation of the Earth?

• The Earth rotates around the Sun.

• The Sun rotates around the Earth.

• The Earth rotates on its axis.

• The Moon rotates around the Earth.

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 1 day

• 1 week

• 1 month

• 1 year

What is the main reason why different regions of Earth experience different seasonal conditions?

• The tilt of the Earth on its axis

• The distance from the Sun

• The rotation of the Moon

• The speed of Earth's orbit

Which of the following best describes the orbit of the Moon?

• The Moon orbits around the Earth.

• The Earth orbits around the Moon.

• The Moon orbits around the Sun.

• The Moon does not orbit anything.

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

• 1 day

• 1 week

• 1 month

• 1 year

What is a solar eclipse?

• When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light

• When the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun, blocking the Moon's light

• When the Moon is fully illuminated by the Sun

• When the Moon is not visible in the sky

What is a lunar eclipse?

• When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light

• When the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun, blocking the Moon's light

• When the Moon is fully illuminated by the Sun

• When the Moon is not visible in the sky

What causes the phases of the Moon?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The rotation of the Moon

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The position of the Moon in its orbit

How many phases does the Moon have?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Which of the following is NOT a phase of the Moon?

• Full Moon

• Crescent Moon

• Half Moon

• New Moon