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WorksheetsUNIT 2 - Sun, Earth, and Moon
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which is the best description of the Moon's position during a new moon?
The Moon is between Earth and the Sun.
The Moon has moved behind the Sun.
The Moon has moved behind clouds.
The Sun is between Earth and the Moon.
During which phase does the Moon appear to be
unlit by sunlight?
full moon
third quarter
waxing crescent
new moon
What kind of moon can people expect to see
when Earth is between the Moon and the Sun?
a new moon
a full moon
a gibbous moon
a crescent moon
Which list correctly orders the phases of the
Moon?
new moon, waning moon, full moon, waxing
moon
new moon, full moon, waning moon, waxing
moon
new moon, waxing moon, full moon, waning
moon
new moon, waning moon, waxing moon, full
moon
The length of time from a new moon to a first
quarter moon is about
one day.
one week.
two weeks.
one month.
In what order are the Moon, Earth, and the Sun
aligned during a total eclipse of the Sun?
in the order of the Moon, Earth, and the Sun in a
straight line
in the order of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon in a
straight line
in the order of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon in a
straight line
in the order of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth in a
straight line
During a lunar eclipse, what is the phase of the
Moon?
waxing crescent
new
third quarter
full
Why does an eclipse happen?
Stars twinkle which creates a delay in light
transfer.
The planets Mars and Venus interfere with
Earth's orbit.
A celestial object moves into the shadow made
by another celestial object.
The Sun burns out quickly and reignites due to
changes in magnetic energy.
Which of the following statements is true?
A lunar eclipse can only happen during the day
and during a full moon.
A solar eclipse can only happen during the day
and during a new moon.
A solar eclipse can only happen during the day
and during a full moon.
A lunar eclipse can only happen at night and
during a new moon.
What can happen when Earth, the Sun, and the
Moon line up in a straight line?
a lunar or solar eclipse
decreased planetary rotation
a reversal in the orbital direction
a change in the order of Moon phases
What season will it be when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Which of the following statements best describes
how Earth's movement and tilt affects its periods
of daylight and seasons?
Earth's rotation and its tilt produce unequal
periods of daylight and climate patterns called
seasons.
Earth's rotation produces unequal periods of
daylight and climate patterns called seasons.
Earth's tilt produces unequal periods of daylight
and climate patterns called seasons.
Earth's revolution and its tilt produce unequal
periods of daylight and climate patterns called
seasons.
At what time of year does the Northern
Hemisphere receive the maximum hours of
daylight?
autumn equinox
vernal equinox
summer solstice
winter solstice
Why do different parts of Earth receive different
amounts of sunlight during the day?
because Earth revolves around the Sun
because Earth rotates on an axis
because Earth is tilted on its axis
because Earth is orbited by the Moon
What is the shortest day of the year?
spring equinox
summer solstice
fall equinox
winter solstice
A _________ eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun causing the Earth to pass through the Moon's shadow.
solar
lunar
A _________ eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun causing the Moon to pass through the Earth's shadow.
solar
lunar
Earth's revolution and its tilt produce unequal periods of daylight and climate patterns called (a) .
The Earth follows a path around the Sun known as an (a) .
The moon changes in position in the sky each day. It also changes in appearance from a full moon to a thin crescent. These changes are called (a) .
A (a) is a half of the Earth.
The Earth's (a) is the imaginary vertical line around which the Earth spins.
