Sky Science Mini Quiz

Stars in the universe Emit Light, or Reflect Light?

• Emit Light

• Reflect Light

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The Earth spins counterclockwise about it's axis. It takes ________ to make a full rotation of its axis.

• 365 days

• 28 days

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

Constellations are groups of stars that form an _____ in the night sky.

Ursa Major is a well known constellation within the Northern Hemisphere. What other name is it commonly known as?

• Cassiopeia

• The Big Dipper

• The Dragon

• Polaris

When it is Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it will be _______ in the Southern Hemisphere.

• Really Nice

• Spring

• Winter

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In Winter time in Calgary, we have indirect Sunrays, or direct Sunrays that make it colder.

• Indirect Sunrays

• Direct Sunrays

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When the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth, we will be able to see the Moon at night time.

• True

• False

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When the moon is INCREASING in size in its cycle, it is called ______.

• Waning

• Full Moon

• Waxing

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When the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, it is called ______.

• Waning

• Full Moon

• Waxing

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There are 8 planets within our solar system.

• True

• False

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