Astronomy Test

Which statement is true?

• Earth revolves around the sun and the moon.

• The sun revolves around Earth over a 24-hour time period.

• Earth rotates on its axis, and revolves around the sun.

• Earth rotates around the sun and revolves on its axis.

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How long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth and go through its eight phases?

• 12 hours

• 28 days

• 365 days

• 24 hours

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Which type of eclipse is shown in this picture?

• Total Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Orbit

• Solar Eclipse

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If the moon is at position 3 in the diagram, what would it look like?

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Which type of eclipse is shown in the diagram?

• Partial Solar Eclipse

• Partial Lunar Eclipse

• Total Lunar Eclipse

• Total Solar Eclipse

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Based on the diagram showing the phases of the Moon, which position (numbered 1 to 8) represents the Full Moon phase?

• Position 1

• Position 3

• Position 5

• Position 7

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If the moon is at position 8, what would it look like?

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If the moon is at position 5 in the diagram, what would it look like?

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Which of the following images shows a full moon?

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What is the main difference between the two images shown?

• The first image shows a full moon, and the second image shows a new moon.

• The first image shows a new moon, and the second image shows a full moon.

• Both images show the same phase of the moon.

• Both images show a crescent moon.

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