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Worksheets6.E.1.1 Earth in Space Test Part 1 (snet)
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 38mins
What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing when it is tilted directly toward the Sun?
fall
winter
spring
summer
What is the major cause of seasonal changes?
changes in the tilt of Earth’s axis
Earth changing its distance from the Sun
changing patterns in wind and ocean currents
cycles in the amount of energy released by the Sun
What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing when it is tilted away from the Sun?
spring
summer
autumn
winter
What keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?
air resistance
friction
gravity
magnetism
Ocean tides result mainly from
surface winds
radiant heat from stars.
Earth’s tilt on its axis.
the Moon’s gravitational pull.
If Earth revolved at a faster rate, what would MOST likely occur?
Annual rainfall would increase.
Daylight hours would decrease.
Seasons would be shorter.
Annual temperature variation would be greater.
What keeps Mars in orbit around the Sun?
friction
gravity
magnetism
solar power
In this diagram of the Sun and Earth, possible positions of the Moon are identified by numbered points.
At which position could a lunar eclipse occur?
1
2
3
4
Raul made a model to show how the position of Earth around the Sun can affect the seasons.
What improvement should be made to the diagram to correctly show how Earth’s position affects seasons?
Add the tilt of Earth.
Show the rotation of Earth.
Show the Moon orbiting the Sun.
Add the other planets that orbit the Sun.
A student made sketches of a solar eclipse every 10 minutes as shown.
Which of these is MOST likely the next sketch in the sequence?
Use the picture of the eclipse to answer the question that follows.
What kind of eclipse is occurring where the arrows are pointing?
partial solar eclipse
total solar eclipse
partial lunar eclipse
total lunar eclipse
Which phase of the moon occurs after a waxing gibbous?
waning gibbous
waxing crescent
full moon
new moon
The length of day in the Northern Hemisphere is shortest when the North Pole is tilting away from the Sun. During which month of the year does this occur?
April
December
June
September
Which of these occurs when the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun and the United States has the MOST daylight hours of the year?
summer solstice
winter solstice
spring equinox
fall equinox
The diagram shows different positions of the Moon in its orbit around Earth. Based on the diagram, which location of the Moon would MOST likely result in people
being able to view a total solar eclipse?
1
2
3
4
The length of a year on Earth is a little over 365 days. The length of a year on a planet is BEST described as the time it takes for which to occur?
the planet to revolve once around the Sun
the seasons to complete a full cycle
the planet to rotate once on its axis
the Sun to rotate once on its axis
Earth’s orbit is shown in this diagram by the dotted line.
How long does it take Earth to return to the location shown in the diagram?
24 hours
28 days
12 months
10 years
How long does it take for the Moon to rotate on its axis?
1 day
1 year
1 week
1 month
What would a model of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon BEST help students visualize?
the phases of the moon
the effects of gravitation
the timing of the seasons
the locations of tsunamis
Which of these is the greatest change that can be observed between summer and winter?
the amounts of daylight
the heights of ocean waves
the numbers of storms
the sizes of clouds
When would the highest tides occur along the Texas coast?
at sunrise
at sunset
during a full moon
during a quarter moon
Planets remain in orbit around the Sun because of
gravity
friction
solar energy
centrifugal force
The ancient Greeks considered Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the Sun to be planets, but not Earth. Which discovery BEST explains why Earth is now considered to be a
planet?
Earth orbits the Sun.
Earth has a moon.
Earth has water.
Earth rotates.
Which object has a gravitational force so strong that it forms the center of the solar system?
Earth
Pluto
the moon
the sun
Which BEST describes what keeps the Moon orbiting around Earth?
speed
gravity
weight
friction
Students looked at a calendar for February 2007. They saw that the full moon occurred on February 2nd of that year. Based on the cycle of moon phases, what date would the students predict that the next full
moon occurred in 2007?
February 16
February 22
March 3
March 10
If Earth did NOT tilt on its axis in relation to the Sun, which of the following would also be true?
there would be no seasons
one Earth-year would be 14% longer
Earth would spin at a different rate
temperatures at Earth’s equator would cool
A full moon is observed every
2 weeks
24 hours
29.5 days
365 days
Which event takes about one year to complete?
Earth making a complete rotation
the Moon making a complete rotation
Earth revolving completely around the Sun
the Moon revolving completely around Earth
Kailey and LeAnn were preparing a report on ocean tides. Which information should they include in their report concerning the greatest influence on the strength of a high tide in a particular area?
the position of the Moon around Earth
the position of Earth around the Sun
the rotation of the Moon
the rotation of Earth
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between Earth and the solar system?
Earth is the only planet that has a moon.
Earth is the planet orbiting closest to the Sun.
Earth is one of many planets orbiting the Sun.
Earth is one of many planets orbiting the Milky Way.
Melinda learned that days in some seasons have more daylight hours than in other seasons. Which season receives the MOST hours of sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere?
fall
spring
summer
winter
When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun causing the rays of light to hit Earth at large angles, which season occurs?
winter
spring
summer
fall
Natalie observed the Moon over a couple of weeks. Each night, the Moon appeared a little fuller. Natalie wants to predict which phase of the moon she can expect to see in the next few days. Based on Natalie’s observations, which phase of the moon will appear next?
Approximately how many times will Earth rotate during one revolution around the Sun?
1
28
365
1440
In December, one hemisphere of Earth will receive less energy from the Sun than the other hemisphere. Which statement BEST explains why this will occur?
Earth rotates on its axis.
Earth is tilted on its axis.
Sunlight traveling to Earth reflects off the Moon.
Sunlight traveling to Earth is blocked by the Moon.
The diagram shows the position of Earth when it is summer at Point 1, and winter at Point 2.
Which is the BEST explanation for the difference in seasons between Point 1 and Point 2?
Point 2 is farther from the Sun than Point 1.
Point 2 receives less direct sunlight than Point 1.
Oceans cool the air faster at Point 2 than Point 1.
The atmosphere is thinner at Point 2 than at Point 1.
It takes 365 days for
Earth to travel halfway around the Sun
the Moon to travel halfway around Earth.
Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun.
the Moon to complete one orbit around Earth.
The Moon is in orbit around Earth. What keeps the Moon from changing its orbit?
friction
gravity
weight
rotation
Which of the following is a direct result of Earth’s tilt on its axis?
tides
seasons
weather
gravity
