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Astronomy Unit Test Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is one purpose of a telescope?

a)

to collect less light for the eye

b)

to collect more light for the eye

c)

to make small, close objects larger

d)

to make large, faraway objects smaller

2.

Rafael and Sandy were watching the Sun rise over the lake. Towards which direction were they facing?

a)

north

b)

south

c)

east

d)

west

3.

For what is Earth's tilt on it's axis mainly responsible?

a)

the length of a complete day

b)

the length of its year

c)

the rise and fall of the tides

d)

the seasons on Earth

4.

What causes Earth's day and night pattern?

a)

Earth’s revolution around the Sun

b)

the Moon’s revolution around Earth

c)

Earth’s rotation on its axis

d)

the Moon’s rotation on its axis

5.

Which observation represents how shadows change throughout a day?

a)

Shadows begin short and grow throughout the day.

b)

Shadows begin long and shrink throughout the day.

c)

Shadows begin short, lengthen, and then shorten again throughout the day.

d)

Shadows begin long, shorten, and then lengthen again throughout the day.

6.

What happens as the day goes from morning to noon?

a)

The shadows get shorter.

b)

The shadows get thinner.

c)

The shadows get wider.

d)

The shadows get longer

7.

Which planets are most like Earth?

a)

Mars and Jupiter

b)

Venus and Neptune

c)

Mars and Venus

d)

Jupiter and Neptune

8.

Which statement is true about our solar system?

a)

The Sun is located at the very edge of our solar system.

b)

The Moon has an atmosphere of gases around it.

c)

The Moon is a natural satellite which orbits Earth.

d)

The Earth is the fourth orbiting planet from the Sun.

9.

Which motion causes Earth to experience a year?

a)

the Earth's revolution around the Sun

b)

the Sun's revolution around Earth

c)

the rotation of Earth on its axis

d)

the rotation of the Sun on its axis

10.

If a full moon occurs on March 1, which date during the same month would you see another full moon?

a)

March 8

b)

March 16

c)

March 23

d)

March 31