Astronomy Vocabulary Quiz

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

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

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.

What is the term for the spinning movement of the Earth on its axis?

• Orbit

• Tilt

• Spin

• Revolve

What is another word that means "orbit"?

• Equator

• Tilt

• Spin

• Revolve

What shape is the Earth?

• Cube

• Sphere

• Cylinder

• Flat

Which term refers to one half of the Earth?

• Quarter

• Hemisphere

• Sector

• Zone

What is the main source of sunlight?

• The Moon

• The Earth

• The Sun

• Stars

The term "opposite" means which of the following?

• Similar

• Contrary

• Open

• Same

What word means "to measure heat/cold"?

• Distance

• Sunlight

• Temperature

• Opposite