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WorksheetsSun Earth Moon System
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 32mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Earth's _?_ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.
a)
equator
b)
axis
c)
prime meridian
d)
equinox
2.
The Earth's tilt is _?_degrees.
a)
0
b)
90
c)
23.5
d)
41
3.
The spinning of an object on its axis is called _?_.
a)
orbit
b)
rotation
c)
revolution
d)
tide
4.
If the Earth rotated slower, how would that affect the length of the day?
a)
longer day
b)
shorter day
c)
same time, 24 hours
5.
What are the reasons for the seasons?
a)
Earth's tilt and rotation.
b)
Earth's rotation and revolution.
c)
Earth's tilt and revolution.
d)
Earth's tilt and resolution
6.
What would happen if the Earth's axis was tilted at a greater angle than it is now?
a)
Days would be more than 24 hours.
b)
Days would be less than 24 hours.
c)
Hotter summers, colder winters
d)
More tilt would not make a difference.
7.
When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is leaning away from the Sun, What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?
a)
Summer
b)
Winter
c)
Spring
d)
Fall
8.
When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Fall
d)
Summer
9.
Which diagram(s) BEST represent(s) the position of the Moon during a New moon?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
A and C
10.
What causes the phases of the Moon to change over the course of a month?
a)
The moon's orbit (revolution)
b)
The moon's spin (rotation)
c)
The earth's orbit (revolution)
d)
The earth's spin (rotation)
11.
Name this phase of the moon.
a)
waning crescent
b)
waxing crescent
c)
waning gibbous
d)
waxing gibbous
12.
If Earth revolved more slowly, what would happen?
a)
Years would be longer.
b)
Years would be shorter.
c)
Summer would be longer.
d)
Winter would be shorter.
13.
What Moon phases do spring tides occur?
a)
new and full
b)
1st & 3rd quarters
14.
What Moon phases do neap tides occur?
a)
new and full
b)
1st & 3rd quarters
15.
Which of the following causes the ocean’s tides?
a)
The Earth's spinning makes the oceans slosh like a bathtub.
b)
The Earth's gravity pulling on the moon.
c)
The Sun and Moons gravity pulling on the Earth.
d)
The Sun's gravity pulling on the moon.
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