Sun, Moon, and Earth Quiz

What happens to the shadow when the light source moves closer to the object?

• The shadow gets smaller

• The shadow remains the same size

• The shadow gets bigger

• The shadow disappears

What is the name of the shadow cast when the Earth comes in between the Sun and the Moon?

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• Lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

What is the outer part of the Moon's shadow called during a solar eclipse?

• Umbra

• Eclipse

• Antumbra

• Penumbra

What is the main source of light during a lunar eclipse?

• Mars

• Moon

• Earth

• Sun

What is the name of the Earth's natural satellite?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Moon

How fast do satellites orbit Earth?

• 5000 miles per hour

• 18000 miles per hour

• 25000 miles per hour

• 10000 miles per hour

What is the biggest moon in our solar system?

• Europa

• Ganymede

• Titan

• Callisto

What is the phase of the Moon when we can see the entire face of the Moon?

• Waxing Gibbous

• Half Moon

• New Moon

• Full Moon

During which phase of the Moon can we see almost the whole of the Moon?

• Waxing Crescent

• Half Moon

• Waning Gibbous

• Waning Crescent

What is the phase of the Moon when only a thin outer portion of the Moon can be seen?

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Crescent

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Gibbous