Category 3 - Earth and Space Science - Benchmark Review

1 The Moon revolves around —

• the Earth

• an eclipse

• another moon

• the Sun

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Which picture shows the movement

of the Earth and the

Moon correctly?

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What causes the day and night cycle on Earth?

• Rotation of the Sun
• Revolution of the Earth
• Gravitational pull from the moon
• Rotation of the Earth

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It is currently Spring in the northern hemisphere, what season is it currently in the southern hemisphere?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

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Which term describes when the moon is less illuminated each night?

• waxing

• waning

• wandering

• whining

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During which season do we experience the most hours of daylight because of the tilt of the Earth?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

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What force keeps the Moon in its orbit around Earth?

• friction

• magnetism

• electricity

• gravity

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Our galaxy is called....

• Betelguese

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

• NGC 1300

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____________ are spheres of hot gas that give off heat and light.

• stars

• planets

• galaxies

• uncles

How long does it take for the Earth to make one complete rotation?

• 365 days

• 28 days

• 24 days

• 24 hours