Science Worksheet

Which of the following correctly represents the arrangement of the Sun, Earth, and Moon system?

• Diagram A

• Diagram B

• Diagram C

• Diagram D

Which planet is located between Jupiter and Uranus?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Saturn

• Neptune

Which phenomenon is caused by the tilt of Earth's axis during planetary revolution and involves the changing of temperatures and daylight amounts during different parts of the year?

• Seasonal changes

• Day/night cycle

• Solar eclipse

• Severe weather

Which Moon phase is indicated by the letter X in the diagram?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

Which planet is indicated by the X in the diagram?

• Mercury

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

Which season is described below? - Temperatures begin to get cooler - Some leaves change color and fall off of deciduous trees - Daylight hours shorten

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

Which Moon phase occurs between the two phases that are shown?

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

• Full Moon

• New Moon

Which season is described below? - Temperatures begin to get warmer - Plants exit dormancy and sprout new growth - Daylight hours lengthen

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

Identify the phase of the Moon that occurs BETWEEN the two given phases. WAXING GIBBOUS MOON -> ? -> WANING GIBBOUS MOON

• [Image of Moon Phase A]

• [Image of Moon Phase B]

• [Image of Moon Phase C]

• [Image of Moon Phase D]

Which answer choice correctly describes the length of time that it takes Earth to rotate and revolve?

• A. Earth makes a complete rotation every 24 hours. Earth revolves around the Sun every 24 hours.

• B. Earth makes a complete rotation every 24 hours. Earth revolves around the Sun every 365 days.

• C. Earth makes a complete rotation every 365 days. Earth revolves around the Sun every 24 hours.

• D. Earth rotates and revolves every 24 hours.