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The Earth, Moon and Stars

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To orbit or ___________ means to travel around an object.

a)

rotate

b)

revolve

c)

reflect

2.
What causes the seasons to change?
a)
The warming and cooling of Earth's core.
b)
The distance from the sun.
c)
Earth's tilt in relation to the sun.
d)
Earth's rotation on its axis.
3.
One complete revolution of Earth around the sun takes how long?
a)
1 day
b)
365.25 days
c)
24 hours
d)
29.5 days
4.
A pattern or grouping of stars that represent objects or people are called
a)
star chart
b)
constellation
c)
seasons
d)
mythology
5.
Constellations seem to move as the seasons change on Earth.  What is the cause of this?
a)
The stars move around Earth
b)
Stars disappear into the night sky
c)
As Earth rotates, we see different parts of the sky
d)
Seasons change on Earth and so do seasons of the stars
6.
When the moon is a full moon a(n) _______ eclipse can occur.
a)
solar
b)
lunar
7.
Where is it usually warmer on Earth because it receives more direct sunlight all year long?
a)
equator
b)
poles
c)
North America
d)
Antarctica
8.

Although the Sun is much larger than the moon, why do they appear to be about the same size from Earth?

a)

because the moon is closer to Earth

b)

because they are the same size

c)

because the Sun is so bright

d)

because the moon is so bright

9.

Why can't we see the stars during the day?

a)

other stars are too small to see during the day

b)

the sun is so much bigger than other stars that we can't see them from Earth during the day

c)

the sun is so brighter that we can't see other stars during the day

d)

Other stars aren't close enough to see

10.

What is the relationship between the sun and life on earth?

a)

the sun damages life on earth

b)

the sun causes plants to wither and die

c)

the sun powers life on earth

d)

the sun protects life on earth

11.
Which season has the longest days of fun in the sun?
a)
spring
b)
summer
c)
fall
d)
winter
12.
Which term is used to describe light that is hitting a region straight on?
a)
direct sunlight
b)
straight sunlight
c)
blunt sunlight
d)
open sunlight
13.
In December, the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, which leads to ____
a)
cooler temperatures and shorter days
b)
warmer temperatures and shorter days
c)
cooler temperatures and longer days
d)
warmer temperatures and longer days
14.
In which seasons do both hemispheres get about the same amount of direct sunlight?
a)
spring and summer
b)
spring and autumn
c)
autumn and winter
d)
summer and winter
15.
In winter, when the northern hemisphere is getting very little direct sunlight, _____
a)
temperatures are low
b)
temperatures are moderate
c)
temperatures are high
d)
days are long
16.
What is caused by the Earth's tilt on its axis as it cruises around the Sun?
a)
seasons
b)
day and night
c)
years
d)
months
17.
As the earth rotates on its axis, the constellations and stars in them appear to _________.  
a)
move across the sky
b)
stand still in the sky
c)
move around each other
d)
rotate
18.
Constellations may be only visible during certain seasons due to the Earth’s orbit around the____.  
a)
Earth
b)
Mars
c)
Planets
d)
sun