Astronomy Test

One rotation of  Earth on its axis takes

• one day
• a week
• one year

In which position is the northern hemisphere experiencing winter?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which of the following correctly lists the structures in space from smallest to largest?

• Star, Galaxy, Solar System, Universe
• Star, Solar System,  Galaxy, Universe

Based on the information, which object is most likely an asteroid?

• object 1
• object 2
• object 3
• object 4

Which statement describes the location of our Sun in the universe?

• Our Sun orbits Earth in the Andromeda galaxy
• Our Sun is the center of a solar system n the Milky Way galaxy.

Which shows a total solar eclipse?

• sun  moon and earth
• sun earth moon

Which planet takes the most time to revolve around the sun?

• mars
• earth
• venus
• mercury

An objected composed mostly of ice is orbiting the sun in an elliptical path. This object is most likely a(n)

• planet
• meteor
• asteroid
• comet

Based on the diagram, which of the following best represents how the Moon would appear as seen from Earth?  

• full moon
• cresent
• new moon
• gibbous

The diagram below shows a picture of the solar system with Earth as its center.

• geocentric
• heliocentric