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WorksheetsEarth and Moon Part 2
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the center of our solar system?
North Star
Earth
Moon
Sun
Which of the following orbits a planet?
star
comet
moon
asteroid
Which of the following is NOT a terrestrial planet?
Jupiter
Mercury
Venus
Earth
True or False: Asteroids orbit planets.
True
False
True or False: Asteroids are only found in the Oort Cloud.
True
False
True or False: Asteroids are irregular rocky or metallic objects.
True
False
How long does it take Earth to make one complete orbit around the sun?
24 hours
7 days
1 month
1 year
How long does the Earth take to make one rotation on its axis?
1 hour
1 day
1 month
1 year
What causes day and night?
The tilt of the Earth
The orbit of Earth
The rotation of Earth
The orbit of the sun
Which month has the longest day?
March
June
September
December
True or False: The rays from the sun shine less directly in winter.
True
False
True or False: Earth moves more quickly in the winter than in summer.
True
False
True or False: More direct sunlight hits the northern hemisphere in winter.
True
False
True or False: The sun is hotter and gives of more heat in the summer.
True
False
Why does the moon look like it is shining at night?
The moon is hot and burning gas.
The light from Earth bounces off the moon.
The moon reflects light from the sun.
Which phase of the moon is NOT visible from Earth?
New Moon
First Quarter
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
Which are dwarf planets?
Pluto, Eris, Ceres
Uranus, Pluto, Eris
Iris, Ceres, Eris
Mars, Earth, Pluto
Is this picture an example of a Solar or Lunar Eclipse?
Solar
Lunar
Is this picture an example of a Solar or Lunar Eclipse?
Solar
Lunar
When do Lunar Eclipses occur?
during the day
at night
during a new moon
When do Solar eclipses take place?
During a Full Moon
During a New Moon
At night
