WorksheetsThe Universe Lessons 1 and 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A complete spin on an axis is a(n) ______________
a)
orbit
b)
satelite
c)
revolution
d)
rotation
2.
One complete trip around the sun is a(n) _____________
a)
revolution
b)
rotation
c)
orbit
d)
inertia
3.
A force of attraction that exists between any two objects is
a)
gravity
b)
inertia
c)
revolution
d)
rotation
4.
The strength of the pull of gravity depends on
a)
speed and distance
b)
mass and distance
c)
mass and speed
d)
speed and inertia
5.
How long does it take for Earth to make on rotation on its axis?
a)
24 hours
b)
24.5 hours
c)
365 days
d)
365.25 days
6.
The shape and appearance of the Moon at a particular time is called a _____
a)
lunar eclipse
b)
phase
c)
meteors
d)
solar eclipse
7.
The pull of the Moon's gravity on Earth causes _________ in large bodies of water
a)
black hole
b)
galaxy
c)
tides
d)
phase
8.
A blocking of the sun's light that happens when earth passes through the Moon;s shadow is a ________
a)
Solar Eclipse
b)
Lunar Eclipse
c)
galaxy
d)
Meteors
9.
A situation that occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in a straight line and Earth's shadow falls across the Moon is a ________________
a)
Solar Eclipse
b)
Lunar Eclipse
c)
black hole
d)
galaxy
10.
An eclipse occurs whenever
a)
the moon rises
b)
the Sun sets
c)
one object in space hides another object in space
d)
the moon rises while the Sun is still out
11.
When do neap tides occur?
a)
during full moons
b)
during new moons
c)
during first and last quarter moons
d)
when the Sun is rising and setting
12.
Look at the diagram of Earth and the Sun. What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere
a)
winter
b)
spring
c)
summer
d)
fall
13.
Which phase of the moon is shown here?
a)
first quarter
b)
waxing gibbous
c)
full moon
d)
last quarter
14.
What happens during a lunar eclipse?
a)
The moon is hidden by the Sun's Shadow
b)
The moon is hidden by Earth's shadow
c)
The Sun is hidden by the Moon's shadow
d)
The Sum is hidden by Earth's shadow
15.
The force of attraction between two objects is called ___________
a)
inertia
b)
gravity
c)
rotation
d)
revolution
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