Quiz on The Sun and the Moon in our lives

What is the source of energy on earth?

• Wind

• Water

• Sun

• Geothermal

What is the trajectory of the earth?

• Spiral

• Circular

• Elliptical

• Straight line

What are solar storms?

• Earthquakes

• Strong winds on Earth

• Huge bursts of energy from the Sun

• Volcanic eruptions

What is the most important reason for causing seasons on Earth?

• Rotation speed of the Earth

• Atmospheric pressure

• Distance from the Sun

• Tilt of the Earth's axis

What causes tides on Earth?

• Magnetic fields from the Earth's core

• Gravitational forces from the Moon and Sun

• Underwater earthquakes

• Earth's rotation speed

What is the difference between waxing and waning moon?

• Waxing is when the moon is getting brighter, waning is when it's getting darker

• Waxing is when the moon is full, waning is when it's new

• Waxing is when the moon is visible during the day, waning is when it's visible at night

• Waxing is when the moon is shrinking, waning is when it's growing

What is an eclipse?

• An astronomical phenomenon involving shadows of spatial objects

• A scientific experiment conducted in space

• A type of bird that only flies at night

• A rare flower that blooms once a year

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

• The Moon is partly covered by the Sun

• The Moon is fully covered by the Earth's shadow

• The Sun is fully covered by the Moon's shadow

• The Sun is partly covered by the Moon

What is the impact of the Apollo missions to the Moon on society?

• Decreased funding for science programs

• Negative impact on the environment

• Increased interest in space exploration

• No impact at all

How does the Moon affect tides on Earth?

• By emitting light

• By creating strong winds

• By causing earthquakes

• By gravitational forces