N3 Science Quiz

What causes the apparent movement of constellations?

• The Earth revolving around the sun while rotating on its axis

• The constellations moving in space

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

• The Sun's movement through the Milky Way

What is the Milky Way?

• A constellation

• A solar system

• A spiral galaxy

• A star cluster

What is the difference between a lunar and a solar eclipse?

• A lunar eclipse is when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, while a solar eclipse is when the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth

• A lunar eclipse occurs during the day, while a solar eclipse occurs at night

• A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere on Earth, while a solar eclipse can only be seen from specific locations

• A lunar eclipse happens when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, while a solar eclipse happens when the Earth passes through the Moon's shadow

What keeps our solar system intact?

• The Sun's heat

• Gravity

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The asteroid belt

Where is our solar system located in the Milky Way galaxy?

• In the center of the galaxy

• On the Orion arm of the galaxy

• On the outer edge of the galaxy

• In the Andromeda arm of the galaxy

If there are 11 hours of daylight, how many hours of night time are there?

• 11 hours

• 13 hours

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

Why do some stars appear more dim?

• They are farther away

• They emit less light

• They are closer to the Sun

• Meteors are often mistakenly called shooting stars

What is the relationship between the brightness of a light and its lumens?

• The higher the wattage, the brighter the light

• The stronger the lumens, the brighter the light

• The closer the light, the brighter it appears

• The more diffused the light, the brighter it appears

All constellations are visible on a clear night.

• true

• false

The moon phase shown is a new moon.

• true

• false