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Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.
Earths seasons are caused by
a)
The moons revolution around the earth
b)
The distance between the earth and the sun
c)
Earth's gravitational attraction to the sun
d)
Earth's revolution and the tilt of the earth's axis
2.
During which phase of the moon is the entire lit surface of the moon seen from earth?
a)
Waxing Moon
b)
Waning Moon
c)
New Moon
d)
Full Moon
3.
Which statement is correct?
a)
Earth revolves around the sun
b)
The sun revolves around the earth
c)
The earth rotates around the sun
d)
The sun rotates around the earth
4.
Which factors cause temperature difference from one season to the next?
a)
The length of daylight & the angle at which sunlight strikes earth.
b)
The length of daylight & the distance from the sun.
c)
The distance from the sun & the angle at which earth is tilted
d)
The shape of earth's orbit & the revolution of the sun
5.
Phases of the moon appear during each month. Which of the following statements explains why the moon's appearance changes? 
a)
The earth rotates
b)
The moon rotates
c)
The moon revolves around the earth
d)
The earth revolves around the moon
6.
How can we see the moon if it produces no light of its own?
a)
The moon reflects light from the sun
b)
The moon reflects light from other stars
c)
The moon reflects light from the earth
d)
The craters of the moon capture light and release it at night
7.
About how long does it take the moon to complete one revolution around the Earth?
a)
365 Days
b)
24 Hours
c)
29 Days
d)
60 Minutes
8.
If the time for earth to rotate on its axis is increased, what would happen?
a)
A day would be longer
b)
A day would be shorter
c)
A year would be longer
d)
A year would be shorter
9.

Why is there day and night?

a)

The Sun rotates

b)

The Earth rotates

c)

The Earth's axis is tilted

d)

The Earth revolves around the sun

10.

How long does it take the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

a)

One year

b)

One season

c)

One month

d)

One day

11.

Tides are caused by

a)

Earth's gravity and the moons rotation on its axis

b)

Earth's rotation on its axis and moon's gravity

c)

Earth's revolution around the sun and moon's gravity

d)

Earth's gravity and the moon's revolution around the Earth

12.

Which statement best describes the motion of the Earth?

a)

It rotates as it revolves around the sun

b)

It rotates as it revolves around the moon

c)

The Earth rotates at the same speed as it revolves around the sun

d)

The Earth revolves around both the moon and sun

13.

Tides, eclipses, and phases of the moon

a)

Are predictable events

b)

Are random events

c)

Are very rare events

d)

Occur at the same time every year