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WorksheetsAstronomy Unit Test Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is one purpose of a telescope?
to collect less light for the eye
to collect more light for the eye
to make small, close objects larger
to make large, faraway objects smaller
Rafael and Sandy were watching the Sun rise over the lake. Towards which direction were they facing?
north
south
east
west
For what is Earth's tilt on it's axis mainly responsible?
the length of a complete day
the length of its year
the rise and fall of the tides
the seasons on Earth
What causes Earth's day and night pattern?
Earth’s revolution around the Sun
the Moon’s revolution around Earth
Earth’s rotation on its axis
the Moon’s rotation on its axis
Which observation represents how shadows change throughout a day?
Shadows begin short and grow throughout the day.
Shadows begin long and shrink throughout the day.
Shadows begin short, lengthen, and then shorten again throughout the day.
Shadows begin long, shorten, and then lengthen again throughout the day.
What happens as the day goes from morning to noon?
The shadows get shorter.
The shadows get thinner.
The shadows get wider.
The shadows get longer
Which planets are most like Earth?
Mars and Jupiter
Venus and Neptune
Mars and Venus
Jupiter and Neptune
Which statement is true about our solar system?
The Sun is located at the very edge of our solar system.
The Moon has an atmosphere of gases around it.
The Moon is a natural satellite which orbits Earth.
The Earth is the fourth orbiting planet from the Sun.
Which motion causes Earth to experience a year?
the Earth's revolution around the Sun
the Sun's revolution around Earth
the rotation of Earth on its axis
the rotation of the Sun on its axis
If a full moon occurs on March 1, which date during the same month would you see another full moon?
March 8
March 16
March 23
March 31
