Astronomy practice test

Approximately how many days does it take the Moon to go through a complete cycle of phases?

• 11

• 13

• 27

• 29

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The phases of the Moon are a result of which of the following?

• the Moon's orbit around the Sun

• the Moon's orbit around Earth

• Earth's orbit around the Moon

• Earth's orbit around the Sun

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A student creates a model of a calendar to show the phases of the Moon in January. What can a student determine by observing the phases of the Moon?

• the compositions of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon

• the tilt of the Moon and Earth in relation to the Sun

• the speed of the revolutions of the Moon and Earth around the Sun

• the positions of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon in relation to each other

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How much of the Moon is always reflecting sunlight?

• a quarter

• a half

• none

• all

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Rachael observed the pattern of the Moon. She observed that the shape of the Moon is not the same every day. What could be the reason for her observation?

• The Moon reflects the Sun's light, and the part of the Moon facing the Sun is visible.

• The Moon produces its own light, and the part of the Moon away from the Sun is visible.

• The Moon reflects the light of Earth, and the part of the Moon facing Earth is visible.

• The Moon produces its own light, and the part of the Moon facing Earth is visible.

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What is the correct series of phases from a full moon to a new moon?

• waxing gibbous, third quarter, waxing crescent

• waning gibbous, first quarter, waxing crescent

• waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent

• waxing gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent

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Two locations experience opposite seasons. During January, City X experiences winter, and City Z experiences summer. Which statement BEST describes the locations of each city?

• City X and City Z are in a hemisphere that is tilted toward the Sun.

• City X and City Z are in a hemisphere that is tilted away from the Sun.

• City X is in a hemisphere that is tilted toward the Sun, and City Z is in a hemisphere that is tilted away from the Sun.

• City X is in a hemisphere that is tilted away from the Sun, and City Z is in a hemisphere that is tilted toward the Sun.

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Which of the following occurs when one planetary body passes through the shadow of another?

• eclipse

• umbra

• flare

• orbit

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Ben recorded the temperature every day for four months and calculated the average monthly temperatures. The table shows his results. Month | Average Temperature (°F) | Average Rainfall (in) --- | --- | --- November | 92.5 | 1.1 December | 95.7 | 1.5 January | 97.5 | 1.5 February | 95.2 | 1.9 Which hemisphere is Ben most likely to live in and why?

• A. Northern Hemisphere because Ben is receiving a lot of direct sunlight

• B. Southern Hemisphere because Ben is receiving a lot of direct sunlight

• C. Northern Hemisphere because Ben is receiving little direct sunlight

• D. Southern Hemisphere because Ben is receiving little direct sunlight

Which force played the biggest role in forming the solar system?

• electricity

• friction

• gravity

• magnetism

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