Intro to Astronomy: Part 1: The Earth and Moon - Final Quiz

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The Moon spinning

• The stars moving

• The Earth rotating on its axis

• The Sun turning around the Earth

Why do we still say "sunrise" and "sunset"?

• Because the Sun actually rises and sets

• Because it sounds nicer than "Earth rotation"

• Because that's when the stars come out

• Because people once believed the Sun moved around the Earth

In the video, what does the lamp represent?

• The Moon

• The Earth

• The Sun

• A star

Why do two dolls on opposite sides of the Earth experience opposite times of day?

• One lives in space

• One is moving faster than the other

• Because of gravity

• Because Earth is rotating

Why didn’t ancient people realize the Earth was moving?

• The Earth moves too slowly and silently

• The Earth makes noise only at night

• The Sun blocked their view

• The Moon covered the stars

What helped prove the Earth is round and rotates?

• Ancient drawings

• Star patterns

• Photos from space

• Volcanoes

When are shadows the shortest during the day?

• Early morning

• Noon

• Late evening

• Midnight

What tool did people use to tell time using shadows?

• Stopwatch

• Telescope

• Sundial

• Compass

What does gravity do?

• Pushes things north

• Pulls everything toward the center of the Earth

• Moves stars around

• Makes wind blow

What are “shooting stars” really?

• Real stars

• Planets

• Space rocks burning in Earth’s atmosphere

• Reflections of light