Astronomy Vocabulary Quiz
Authored by Nicholas Powers
English
9th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean for a planet to "orbit" the Sun?
To spin on its axis
To move in a circular path around the Sun
To change its shape
To move closer and further away from the Sun
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term describes the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean for Earth to "tilt" on its axis?
It jumps up and down.
It stands straight up.
It inclines or moves sideways.
It spins around.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the spinning movement of the Earth on its axis?
Orbit
Tilt
Spin
Revolve
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is another word that means "orbit"?
Equator
Tilt
Spin
Revolve
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What shape is the Earth?
Cube
Sphere
Cylinder
Flat
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term refers to one half of the Earth?
Quarter
Hemisphere
Sector
Zone
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