Unit 6 Quiz: The Sun and the Moon in our Lives

What is the source of energy on earth?

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Coal

• Water

What is the trajectory of the earth?

• Circular

• Elliptical

• Straight line

• Spiral

What are solar storms?

• Tornadoes on the earth

• Dust storms on the moon

• Huge bursts of energy from the sun

• Rainstorms on the sun

What is a Hemisphere?

• A type of moon phase

• A type of solar flare

• A type of storm

• Half of the earth divided by the equator

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• Tilt of the earth's axis

• Distance from the sun

• Number of clouds in the sky

• Rotation speed of the earth

What is the main reason for the waxing and waning of the moon?

• Moon's rotation speed

• Different amount of sunlight reflected

• Earth's magnetic field

• Changes in moon's shape

What is an eclipse?

• A type of storm on the sun

• A type of solar flare

• A type of moon phase

• An astronomical phenomenon involving shadows

What is the impact of the moon on tides?

• Affects evolution of species

• Creates rainbows

• Causes earthquakes

• Forms long waves in the ocean

What is the purpose of the Apollo missions to the Moon?

• To find water on the moon

• To put a man on the moon

• To study moon rocks

• To explore lunar deities

What is the difference between a total lunar eclipse and a partial lunar eclipse?

• The alignment of the sun, moon, and earth

• The duration of the eclipse

• The position of the moon

• The amount of sunlight blocked