WorksheetsPractice Test: Sun Earth Moon Relationship
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
The apparent change in the lighted portion of the moon as it orbits the Earth:
Moon Phases
Earth's Rotation
Earth's Revolution
Moon Glow
The lighted portion of the moon appears to be growing:
Waning
Waxing
Why are we able to see the moon at night?
It is a bright ball of flaming gas.
It reflects the light from the sun.
It reflects the light from the Earth.
According to the image what phase of moon would we see from Earth?
* Image shows Sun then Earth then moon in a straight line.
Waxing Crsecent
Full Moon
New Moon
First Quarter
Which is true about the moon? Check all that apply:
The moon revolves around the Earth.
The Earth revolves around the moon.
We see different phases because the moon reflects different amounts of sunlight.
We see different phases because the moon changes shape each night.
The moon is made of cheese.
What is the force that keeps planets in their orbits called?
helio-centric
gravity
orbit
centripetal motion
What causes day and night?
the rotation of the Earth
the distance from the sun
the revoution of the Earth
the rotation of the sun
Which of the following does NOT describe REVOLUTION?
1 year
The sun moving around the planets
365 days
Planets orbit around the sun
Which of the following does NOT describe ROTATION?
1 day
24 hours
moving zig zag
Spinning on its axis
In VA, we live in which hemisphere?
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Which two are the cause of the seasons?
Earth's Tilt
Revolution
Rotation
Sun
When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, the Northern Hemisphere is having?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Which moon phase is shown in this diagram?
new moon
first quarter
full moon
3rd quarter
Which phases of the moon occur during a spring tide?
first quarter
&
new moon
third/last quarter
&
full moon
First quarter
&
third/last quarter
new moon
&
full moon
Which phases of the moon occur during a neap tide?
first quarter
&
new moon
third/last quarter
&
full moon
First quarter
&
third/last quarter
new moon
&
full moon
What type of eclipse is shown here?
lunar eclipse
solar eclipse
partial eclipse
no eclipse
What type of eclipse is shown here?
lunar eclipse
solar eclipse
total eclipse of the heart
no eclipse
