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Astronomy Unit Part 2

Total questions: 117

Worksheet time: 3615secs

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Class
Date
1.

The moon has a stronger influence on Earth's tides than the sun because the moon-

a)

is denser than the sun

b)

has more mass than the sun

c)

is much closer to Earth

d)

moves much faster relative to Earth

2.

Which statement best explains why the same side of the Moon is viewed from Earth as the Moon goes through its phases?

a)

The Moon does not rotate as it revolves around Earth.

b)

The Moon’s period of rotation equals Earth’s period of rotation.

c)

The Moon’s period of rotation equals Earth’s period of revolution around the Sun.

d)

The Moon’s period of rotation equals the Moon’s period of revolution around Earth.

3.

The diagram below shows Earth on a particular day in its orbit around the Sun. The dashed line represents Earth’s axis.

a)

June 21

b)

March 21

c)

September 21

d)

December 21

4.

What event is shown in this diagram?

a)

summer solstice

b)

vernal equinox

c)

solar eclipse

d)

lunar eclipse

5.

93 million miles, the average distance from the Earth to the sun, is a unit of measurement referred to as a (an)-

a)

parsec

b)

light year

c)

parallax

d)

astronomical unit (AU)

6.
During a solar eclipse, the Moon is positioned between Earth and the Sun. During which phase of the Moon does a solar eclipse occur?
a)
gibbous
b)
new
c)
full
d)
crescent
7.
When it is summer in the northern hemisphere of Earth, it is winter in the southern hemisphere. Which statement explains this fact?
a)
With more clouds in the winter, less sunlight can reach the surface of Earth.
b)
Earth is farther from the Sun in winter and closer to the Sun in summer.
c)
Since Earth is tilted on its axis, heat from the Sun gets distributed unequally.
d)
The Sun gives off more heat in the summer and less heat in the winter.
8.
Why does the moon appear to change during the month?
a)
because the clouds in the sky hide the moon from Earth
b)
because the sun blocks the moon from Earth
c)
because the moon moves father away from Earth
d)
because the moon reflects sunlight as it rotates around Earth
9.
How long does the Earth take to orbit or revolve once around the sun?
a)
day
b)
month
c)
week
d)
year
10.
Which of these would be shorter if the Earth rotated faster?
a)
day
b)
month
c)
week
d)
year
11.
To what degree is the Earth's axis tilted?
a)
90
b)
45.5
c)
23.5
d)
0
12.
What does the tilt of the Earth's axis cause?
a)
Seasons
b)
Phases of the moon
c)
Solar Eclipse
d)
Lunar Eclipse
13.
When the northern hemisphere is tilted AWAY from the sun, what season is it in North America?
a)
summer
b)
winter
c)
spring
d)
fall
14.
About how long does the moon take to orbit the Earth?
a)
a day
b)
a week
c)
a year
d)
a month
15.
To have an eclipse, the sun, moon, and Earth must be
a)
at right angles
b)
in direct alignment
c)
with the sun always in the middle
d)
with the Earth always in the middle
16.
Solar eclipses only happen during which moon phase?
a)
full moon
b)
new moon
c)
waxing gibbous
d)
waning crescent
17.
Eclipses do not happen each month because of
a)
the asteroid belt
b)
the full moon
c)
the Earth's rotation
d)
the tilt of the moon's orbit
18.
Which word describes the moon phases where the bright part of the moon decreases as time passes?
a)
waxing
b)
gibbous
c)
waning
d)
crescent
19.
The terrestrial planets are
a)
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
b)
Mercury, Uranus, Earth, Mars
c)
Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter
d)
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth
20.
The gas giants are the outer planets. Which planets are the outer planets? 
a)
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Earth
b)
Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Neptune
c)
Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Jupiter
d)
Neptune, Pluto, Mars, Jupiter
21.

The picture below shows the planets orbiting the sun. Which of the following gives the BEST definition of “orbit”?

a)

to revolve

b)

to rotate

c)

to move closer

d)

to move farther away

22.

Which planets are most like Earth?

a)

Mars and Jupiter

b)

Venus and Neptune

c)

Mars and Venus

d)

Jupiter and Neptune

23.

What do all the planets in our solar system have in common?

a)

They all have their own source of light.

b)

They are about all the same size.

c)

They are all mostly solid and rocky.

d)

They all orbit around the Sun.

24.

Which sequence shows the correct order of planets by increasing distance from the Sun?

a)

Mercury, Earth, Jupiter, Mars

b)

Earth, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune

c)

Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

d)

Venus, Jupiter, Neptune, Mars

25.

Which statement is a qualitative observation?

a)

The Sun provides light to Earth.

b)

The Moon rotates on its axis every 28 days.

c)

Earth is four times larger than the Moon.

d)

Earth has four seasons.

26.

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.

27.
The moon causes tides because:
a)
Its gravity is small
b)
Its gravity is like Earth's
c)
It is closer to Earth
d)
It is farther from the Earth
28.

What position would the Earth need to be tilted in to experience summer?

a)

Tilted toward the sun

b)

Tilted away from the sun

29.

How fast does the Earth rotate on its axis?

a)

once every 24 hours

b)

once every 365 days

c)

2 times a day

d)

4 times a day

30.

What is Earth's tilt on its axis mainly responsible for?

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

31.

Position 2 will give Earth winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

How long does it take Earth to complete 1 revolution around the sun?

a)

one day

b)

one month

c)

one week

d)

one year

33.

What causes day and night on Earth?

a)

Revolution

b)

Rotation

c)

Tilt

d)

Tides

34.

What moon phase is shown in the image?

a)

Full Moon

b)

New Moon

c)

Quarter Moon

d)

Crescent Moon

35.

If the tilt of Earth's axis were increased from 23.5° to 30°, summers in New York State would become

a)

cooler, and winters would become cooler

b)

cooler, and winters would become warmer

c)

warmer, and winters would become cooler

d)

warmer, and winters would become warmer

36.

What is the value of the angle represented by letter A?

a)

15.0°

b)

23.5°

c)

24.5°

d)

30.0°

37.

The time it takes for the Moon to go from a full moon to the next full moon phase was

a)

15 days

b)

27.3 days

c)

29.5 days

d)

365 days

38.

During which Moon phase could an observer on Earth see a lunar eclipse occur?

a)
b)
c)
d)
39.

Which motion causes the Moon to show phases when viewed from the Earth?

a)

the rotation of the Moon on its axis

b)

the revolution of the Moon around the Earth

c)

the rotation of the Sun on its axis

d)

the revolution of the Sun around the Moon

40.

When the Moon is in position 2, which phase would be visible to an observer in Maine?

a)
b)
c)
d)
41.

Which diagram best represents the sequence of Moon phases, as seen by an observer in New York State, when the Moon travels from position A to position D in its orbit around Earth?

a)
b)
c)
d)
42.
What causes the seasons?
a)
The Earth's axis is broken.
b)
The Earth's orbit around the Sun and its tilted axis.
c)
The Sun moves to the other side of the Earth.
d)
The Earth's distance from the Sun changes.
43.
Which of the following are considered small rocky planets?
a)
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
b)
Mercury, Venus, Uranus, Neptune
c)
Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter
d)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
44.
When there is Equal hours of day and night, the Season is ______________.
a)
Winter
b)
Spring or Fall
c)
Summer
d)
Hunting Season
45.
When the Northern Axis is pointing away from the Sun, the Northern Hemisphere is in___________.
a)
Winter
b)
Spring or Fall
c)
Summer
d)
Hunting Season
46.
Which day of the year has the least amount of daylight?
a)
Winter Solstice
b)
Summer Solstice
c)
Autumnal Equinox
d)
Vernal Equinox
47.
Which of the following is the correct order of all 8 planets in our solar system?
a)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune
b)
Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
c)
Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
d)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
48.
What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon's shadow is on the earth?
a)
Lunar Eclipse
b)
Solar Eclipse
c)
Earth Eclipse
d)
New Moon
49.
What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon's shadow is on the earth?
a)
Lunar Eclipse
b)
Solar Eclipse
c)
Earth Eclipse
d)
New Moon
50.
The asteroid belt is located between which two planets?
a)
Earth and Mars
b)
Neptune and Uranus
c)
Jupiter and Mars
d)
Mercury and Venus
51.
Waxing means...
a)
Growing
b)
Dying
c)
Losing light
d)
Moving
52.
How long after a new moon will it take to see another new moon?
a)
12 days
b)
29.5 days
c)
27.3 days
d)
365 days
53.
Tides are caused by ___________
a)
wind
b)
gravitational pull of moon
c)
waves gravitation toward land
d)
rain
54.
Tides are caused by ___________
a)
wind
b)
gravitational pull of moon
c)
waves gravitation toward land
d)
rain
55.
What is the name given to the longest day of the year?
a)
Winter Solstice
b)
Summer Solstice
c)
Vernal Equinox
d)
Autumnal Equinox
56.
What are the two factors that cause the seasons?
a)
Tilt and rotation
b)
Rotation and Revolution
c)
Tilt and Revolution
d)
Tides and Waterfalls
57.
People who see a partial solar eclipse are located in what portion of the Moon's shadow?
a)
Umbra
b)
Perigee
c)
Apogee
d)
Penumbra
58.
Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
59.
Eclipse that occurs during a full moon.
a)
Lunar
b)
Solar
60.
Eclipse that occurs during a full moon.
a)
Lunar
b)
Solar
61.
The darkest part of the eclipse shadow or total eclipse
a)
umbrella
b)
penumbra
c)
umbra
d)
dark side of the force
62.

How long does it take for the Earth make one revolution?

a)

1 day

b)

1 week

c)

1 month

d)

1 year

63.

How long does it take the moon to make one revolution

a)

1 day

b)

1 week

c)

1 month

d)

1 year

64.

What is the month based upon?

a)

The revolution of the moon

b)

The revolution of the Earth

c)

The revolution of the Sun

d)

Nothing

65.

In which season (in the northern hemisphere) is the Earth closest to the sun?

a)

Fall

b)

Winter

c)

Spring

d)

Summer

66.

Which days of the year have equal amounts of day time and night time

a)

The Solstices

b)

The Equinoxes

67.

What is the day of the winter solstice?

a)

Nov 21st

b)

Dec 21st

c)

Jan 21st

d)

Feb 21st

68.

Which location would be winter in the northern hemisphere?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

69.

Which location would be winter in the Southern hemisphere?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

70.

Which is a lunar eclipse?

a)

Option A

b)

Option B

71.

What is the name of the darkest part of the shadow, where total eclipses occur?

a)

Penumbra

b)

Umbra

c)

Antumbra

d)

Umbrella

72.

What is the name of the partially dark shadow where partial eclipses occur?

a)

Penumbra

b)

Umbra

c)

Antumbra

d)

Umbrella

73.

What is the phase at location E?

a)

Waning Crescent

b)

Waning Gibbous

c)

Waxing Crescent

d)

Waxing Gibbous

74.

Which is TRUE about the outer planets?

a)

They are the gas giants

b)

They are the terrestrial planets

c)

They are made mostly of rock

d)

They are smaller than the inner planets

75.

If the earth is in between the sun and the moon, and casting a shadow on the moon, is it s solar or lunar eclipse?

a)

Solar eclipse

b)

Lunar eclipse

c)

Not enough information to tell

76.

If the Earth wasn't tilted, what would happen?

a)

Nothing would change

b)

The oceans wouldn't have tides

c)

We wouldn't have seasons

d)

There would be no sunrises or sunsets

77.

Why can we only ever see one side of the moon from Earth?

a)

Because NASA is holding the moon in place to make sure it's secrets stay hidden

b)

The moon does not rotate

c)

The moon does not revolve

d)

The moon rotates and revolves at the same rate

78.
When the moon blocks the light from the sun what happens?
a)
a solar eclipse
b)
a lunar eclipse
c)
there is a full moon
d)
we experience winter
79.
What causes us to have seasons?
a)
the tilt of the Earth
b)
our distance to the Sun
c)
the rotation of Earth
d)
astronomical forces
80.
What moon phase occurs when the moon is completely lit by sun?
a)
full
b)
new
c)
gibbous
d)
crescent
81.

The longest day of the year occurs when we have more daylight than darkness on what day?

a)

The first day of school

b)

Winter Solstice, December 21

c)

Summer Solstice, June 21

d)

The first day of Spring

82.

The longest day of the year occurs when we have more daylight than darkness on what day?

a)

The first day of school

b)

Winter Solstice, December 21

c)

Summer Solstice, June 21

d)

The first day of Spring

83.

The type of eclipse that occurs when the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon is a ______.

a)

Lunar Eclipse

b)

Solar Eclipse

c)

Ecliptic Eclipse

d)

Regolith Eclipse

84.

The type of eclipse that occurs when the Moon’s shadow appears on Earth’s surface is a ______ .

a)

Lunar Eclipse

b)

Solar Eclipse

c)

Ecliptic Eclipse

d)

Regolith Eclipse

85.

Which of the following describes the phases of the moon that follow a New Moon and show an increase in the visible sunlit surface of the moon?

a)

Waxing Phases

b)

Waning Phases

c)

Washing Phases

86.

Which of the following describes the phases of the moon that follow a Full Moon and show a decrease in the visible sunlit surface of the Moon?

a)

Waxing Phases

b)

Waning Phases

c)

Washing Phases

87.

What type of eclipse would this be?

a)

Solar Eclipse

b)

Lunar Eclipse

88.

What type of eclipse would this be?

a)

Solar Eclipse

b)

Lunar Eclipse

89.
What are the reasons for the season?
a)
Earth's tilt & rotation
b)
Earth's tilt & revolution
c)
Earth's rotation & rovolution
d)
Earth's tilt & resolution
90.
What are the reasons for the season?
a)
Earth's tilt & rotation
b)
Earth's tilt & revolution
c)
Earth's rotation & rovolution
d)
Earth's tilt & resolution
91.
Why is the Equator warmest?
a)
Because it is closest to the sun.
b)
Because it receives the most direct sunlight
c)
Because no clouds form here.
d)
Because it is far from the sun
92.
If its ____ in the Northern hemisphere, then its fall in the Southern hemisphere. 
a)
spring
b)
summer
c)
fall
d)
winter
93.
What does the rotation of the earth cause us to experience?
a)
seasons
b)
year
c)
day & night
d)
eclipse
94.
Why is the Equator warmest?
a)
Because it is closest to the sun.
b)
Because it receives the most direct sunlight
c)
Because no clouds form here.
d)
Because it is far from the sun
95.
In the summer many people enjoy going to the beach. There is a beautiful beach in Argentina, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere. Which diagram shows the position of Earth when it is summer in Argentina?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
96.
Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
97.

A direct alignment of bodies in the solar system can occur.

This alignment causes which phenomenon at Point X on Earth?


[In this phenomena - the moon blocks the Sun]

a)

low tides

b)

full moon

c)

solar eclipse

d)

winter season

98.

The Moon goes through phases as it revolves around Earth. During which phase of the moon would it be possible for a solar eclipse to occur?

a)

new moon

b)

full moon

c)

waning crescent

d)

waxing gibbous

99.

A tide is the periodic rise and fall of the surface of the ocean. Several factors combine to cause the tides. Which has the greatest effect on the height of a tide?

a)

the revolution of Earth around the Sun

b)

the gravitational pull of the Moon

c)

the gravitational pull of the Sun

d)

the tilt of Earth on its axis

100.

In an eclipse, the darkest part of the shadow cast by the Earth (or the moon!) is the _____.

a)

umbra

b)

penumbra

c)

umbrella

d)

penultimate

101.

If the moon is partially in the umbra of the Earth's shadow and partially in the penumbra, then it is a _____ eclipse.

a)

total solar

b)

partial solar

c)

total lunar

d)

partial lunar

102.

This type of eclipse is only visible to people in a very narrow path cast by the moon's shadow.

a)

total lunar eclipse

b)

total solar eclipse

c)

partial solar eclipse

d)

partial lunar eclipse

103.
Which of the following units would you use to measure from the Earth to the Sun?
a)
Miles
b)
Astronomical Unit
c)
Light-year
d)
Parsec
104.
Where is the asteroid belt located?
a)
between the Sun and Earth
b)
between Mercury and Jupiter
c)
between Mars and Jupiter
d)
beyond Neptune
105.
How many high tides occur each day?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
106.

What is the darkest inner part of the eclipse called, where a total eclipse can be viewed?

a)

Total

b)

Umbra

c)

Partial

d)

Penumbra

107.

What is the larger outer lighter part of the eclipse called, where only a partial eclipse can be viewed?

a)

Total

b)

Umbra

c)

Partial

d)

Penumbra

108.

A lunar eclipse can occur only during the _________________.

a)

Full Moon

b)

New Moon

c)

3rd Quarter

d)

1st Quarter

109.

A solar eclipse can occur only during the _________________.

a)

Full Moon

b)

New Moon

c)

3rd Quarter

d)

1st Quarter

110.

Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun?

a)

Lunar Eclipse

b)

Solar Eclipse

111.

What does number 1 in the image above represent?

a)

Umbra

b)

Penumbra

112.

What does number 2 in the image above represent?

a)

Umbra

b)

Penumbra

113.
Which of the following is best shown in the picture?
a)
Earth's revolution
b)
A month on Earth
c)
A year on Earth
d)
Earth's rotation
114.
Which of the following do the blue arrows represent in the picture?
a)
A day on Earth
b)
Earth's rotation around the Sun
c)
Earth's revolution around the Sun
d)
A month on Earth
115.
Which of the following amounts of time has gone by when the Moon makes 1 revolution around the Earth?
a)
1 month on Earth
b)
1 year on Earth
c)
1 day on Earth
d)
1 week on Earth
116.
What type of orbit does the Earth have?  This was proven by astronomer Johannes Kepler.
a)
An elliptical orbit around the moon.
b)
An elliptical orbit around the Sun.
c)
A circular orbit around the moon.
d)
A circular orbit around the Sun.
117.
Day and night are caused by _______________.
a)
Earth's rotation
b)
Earth's revolution
c)
Moon's revolution
d)
Moon's rotation

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