WorksheetsEarth, Sun and Moon
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which moon phase is represented by number 1?
New Moon
Full Moon
1st Quarter
Waning Crescent
Which moon phase is represented by number 2?
Full Moon
Waxing Crescent
Waning Crescent
3rd Quarter
Which moon phase is represented by number 3?
1st Quarter
3rd Quarter
New Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Which moon phase is represented by number 4?
Waxing Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
3rd Quarter
Full Moon
Which moon phase is represented by number 5?
New Moon
Full Moon
Waxing Crescent
1st Quarter
Which moon phase is represented by number 6?
Waxing Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
New Moon
Waning Crescent
Which moon phase is represented by number 7?
1st Quarter
3rd Quarter
New Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Which moon phase is represented by number 8?
Waxing Crescent
Waning Crescent
Waxing Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
How long does it take for the moon to orbit around Earth one full revolution?
About 1 year
About 1 month
About 1 day
There is no set time
Where does the moon's "light" come from?
The moon produces its own light from inside
The moon's light is a reflection of the sun's light
Lights from Earth project on the moon
There is electricity on the moon
Is it possible for us to see the moon during the daytime?
Yes
No
In which directions does the moon rise and set?
North to South
South to North
East to West
West to East
What causes the moon to look different each night?
The changing relative positions of the moon, Earth and sun
The shadow of the Earth falling on the moon
The shadow of the sun falling on the moon
Waxing means...
the moon seems to be growing larger as you see more of the illuminated side of the moon each night.
the moon seems to be shrinking as you see less of the illuminated side of the moon each night.
the moon is closer to the sun.
the moon is farther away from the sun.
Waning means...
the moon seems to be growing larger as you see more of the illuminated side of the moon each night.
the moon seems to be shrinking as you see less of the illuminated side of the moon each night.
the moon is changing color.
the moon is being hit by meteorites.
What motion causes night and day on Earth?
Revolution of Earth around the sun
Rotation of Earth on its axis
Why can't we see the moon during the new moon?
The moon is hidden behind the sun
The Earth is blocking the sun's light
The sun's light is shining behind the moon
Which eclipse happens when the moon moves directly between the sun and Earth?
Solar
Lunar
The very darkest part of the shadow where there is a total eclipse is called the ___.
dark point
umbra
penumbra
shade-maker
The larger part of the shadow where there is only a partial eclipse is the ___.
dark point
umbra
penumbra
shade-maker
Which eclipse happens when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon?
Lunar
Solar
Which phase is the moon in during a solar eclipse?
1st quarter
Full
New
3rd quarter
Which phase is the moon in during a lunar eclipse?
1st quarter
Full
New
3rd quarter
Why don't we see eclipses every month?
The other planets get in the way of seeing them
The light pollution keeps us from seeing clearly
The orbits of the sun, Earth and moon don't line up perfectly each month
What causes seasons on Earth?
The Earth's axis is tilted, causing uneven heating of Earth's surface
The Earth's axis is straight, so we always get the same temperatures
The Earth gets very close to the sun sometimes
The Earth gets extremely far away from the sun sometimes
What is the degree of Earth's tilt on its axis?
23.5°
90°
45°
180°
When it is Summer in the Northern hemisphere, it is ___ in the Southern hemisphere.
Winter
Spring
Fall
the same
The ___ is the name for the 2 days of the year when neither hemisphere is tilted towards or away from the sun.
solstice
equinox
The ___ is the name for the 2 days of the year when the sun reaches its greatest distance north or south of the equator.
solstice
equinox
How would Earth be different if it was not tilted on its axis?
Nothing would be different
There would only be two seasons
Temperatures would stay about the same year-round, so there would be no seasons
It would not revolve around the sun
Spring begins in ___.
June
September
December
March
Summer begins in ___.
June
September
December
March
Fall (Autumn) begins in ___.
June
September
December
March
Winter begins in ___.
June
September
December
March
Scientists think the moon was formed when
a large object struck Earth, and ejected material from the collision combined.
gravitational forces attracted a moon formed elsewhere in space.
meteoroids collected and solidified within the pull of Earth's gravity.
gases from Earth escaped from the atmosphere and condensed in space.
A total solar eclipse is visible ___.
all over Earth
only within the moon's umbra
only within the moon's penumbra
only the dark side of Earth
Which season in the Northern hemisphere is represented by letter D?
Summer
Spring
Fall
Winter
Which season in the Northern hemisphere is represented by letter V?
Summer
Spring
Fall
Winter
Which season in the Northern hemisphere is represented by letter X?
Summer
Spring
Fall
Winter
Which season in the Northern hemisphere is represented by letter W?
Summer
Spring
Fall
Winter
