Ever Changing Moon Pre Test

How long does it take for the moon to orbit Earth?

• 50 days

• 28 days

• 365 days

• 24 hours

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What statement is true regarding the moon’s orbit?

• The moon orbits around the sun.

• The moon orbits the Earth and revolves around the Sun.

• The moon changes direction every time it becomes a full moon.

• The moon stays in a constant spot above Earth and does not orbit.

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We only see one side of the moon because one full rotation takes the same amount of time as one full ________.

• eclipse

• waxing

• waning

• revolution

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Before the invention of technology, most of our information about non-planetary objects was based only on what we could observe, mathematical calculations, and scientific laws. While technology has advanced our knowledge, there are still limitations. What is one of the limitations we face when researching non-planetary objects?

• Outer space is very vast, and we know much of what we need to know about it. Scientists have decided to discontinue further exploration.

• The rest of outer space is very similar to what we have currently explored, and to continue exploration would be a waste and resources and time.

• Outer space is vast, and much of it remains unexplored. Scientists do not yet have the needed technology and are still researching ways to further exploration.

• The rest of outer space is very similar to what we have currently explored, and current technology will enable scientists to obtain new knowledge without further exploration.

A student uses a flashlight, a tennis ball, and a table-tennis ball to model one of the moon phases. What lunar phase is the student modeling?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter Moon

• Third Quarter Moon

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An eclipse is evidence that the moon _______.

• is orbited by the Earth and sun.

• orbits the sun with the Earth orbits the moon

• orbits Earth while the Earth orbits the sun.

• orbits around the sun but does not orbit around the Earth.

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Our _______ is made up of planets and their moons all in orbit around the Sun.

• galaxy

• universe

• Milky Way

• solar system

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The diagram below shows the position of the moon relative to Earth over the course of about four weeks. What number best represents the position of the moon when the man makes his observation? His observation is shown in the image.

• Number 1

• Number 4

• Number 6

• Number 8

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Jupiter is farther from the sun than Earth is. Based on this fact, what can you conclude about the lengths and durations of Jupiter's orbit?

• Jupiter has a larger orbit, and it takes less time to travel around the sun.

• Jupiter has a smaller orbit, and it takes less time to travel around the sun.

• Jupiter has a larger orbit, and it takes a longer time to travel around the sun.

• Jupiter has a smaller orbit, and it takes a longer time to travel around the sun.

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Why are planets slightly closer to the sun at certain points in their orbit?

• The sun moves back and forth throughout the year.

• The sun’s strength changes over time, and gravity pulls harder in some months.

• Planets have a circular orbit, and the sun is always the same distance from the planets.

• The planets have an elliptical orbit which causes them to be slightly closer to the sun at some points on their orbit.

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