Earth, Sun, and Moon Dynamics Quiz

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The phases of the Moon

Which of the following best describes a solar eclipse?

• The Earth is between the Sun and the Moon

• The Moon is between the Sun and the Earth

• The Sun is between the Earth and the Moon

• The Earth is between the Moon and the Sun

How many degrees is Earth's axis tilted from the perpendicular to its orbital plane?

• 0 degrees

• 15.5 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 45 degrees

What is the primary cause of the phases of the Moon?

• The Earth's shadow on the Moon

• The Moon's rotation on its axis

• The relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon

• The distance of the Moon from the Earth

What is the main cause of tides on Earth?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the Sun

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun

During which phase of the Moon does a lunar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

What is the term for the longest day of the year in Australia?

• Equinox

• Solstice

• Eclipse

• Aphelion

Which of the following statements is true about day and night?

• Day and night are caused by the Earth's orbit around the Sun

• Day and night are caused by the Earth's rotation on its axis

• Day and night are caused by the Moon's orbit around the Earth

• Day and night are caused by the Sun's rotation

What is the approximate time it takes for the Moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth?

• 7 days

• 14 days

• 27.3 days

• 365 days

Which of the following is true about a lunar eclipse?

• It occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth

• It occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon

• It occurs when the Sun is between the Earth and the Moon

• It occurs when the Moon is at its closest point to the Earth