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Planet quiz

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Any of the several dark plains on the Moon and Mars; Latin word for “sea”?

a)

Rilles

b)

Marias

c)

Eclipse

d)

Eddy

2.

The ratio of the intensity of reflected radiation to that of the radiation that initially hits the surface

a)

Wane

b)

Eclipse

c)

reflectance

d)

Planetshine

3.

The cup-shaped depression or cavity on the surface of the Earth or other heavenly bodies

a)

rilles

b)

impact crater

c)

Gibbous

d)

maria

4.

Rock composed of angular fragments of older rocks melded together as a result of a meteor impact

a)

breccia

b)

Rogolith

c)

Wane

d)

Rillia

5.

The layer of disintegrated rock fragments (dust) just above the solid rock of the Moon’s crust

a)

breccia

b)

regolith

c)

wane

d)

gibbous

6.

The Moon’s motion in its orbit (progressive changes in the visible portion of the Moon)

a)

phases (of the Moon)

b)

Eclipse

c)

Impact crater

d)

wax

7.

To increase in the extent of its illuminated portion before the full moon

a)

wax

b)

Wane

c)

gibbous

d)

Rillies

8.

To decrease periodically in the extent of its illuminated portion after the full moon

a)

wane

b)

wax

c)

gibbous

d)

crater

9.

Convex at both edges, as the Moon when more than half full

a)

gibbous

b)

regolith

c)

wane

d)

wax

10.

Sometimes the new Moon is faintly visible by day, because its otherwise dark night side is illuminated by reflected Earthlight

a)

planetshine

b)

Eclipse

c)

Impact crater

d)

Phases of the Moon

11.

The obstruction of the light of the Moon by the intervention of the Earth between it and the Sun

a)

eclipse (lunar)

b)

Impact crater

c)

Phases of the Moon

d)

planetshine

12.

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one revolution around the Earth?

a)

27 1/3 days

b)

78 days

c)

33 1/3 days

d)

45 days

13.

Approximately how big is Earth’s moon as compared to Earth?

a)

1/3 the size

b)

1/2 the size

c)

2/3 the size

d)

They are about the same size.

14.

What is the approximate range of the Moon’s surface temperature?

a)

500°f

b)

350°F

c)

250°F

d)

100°F

15.

What is the diameter (in miles) of the largest crater, Bailey, on the near side of the Moon?

a)

183 miles

b)

150 MILES

c)

200 MILES

d)

100 MILES

16.

Which Apollo spacecraft landed the first humans on the Moon and who were they?

a)

apollo 11 with Americans Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in 1969

b)

Apollo 13 with Americans Pete Conrad and Alan Bean in 1971.

c)

Apollo 14 with Alan Sheppard and Edgar Mitchell 1971

d)

the Millennium Falcon Luke Skywalker and ObiWanKenobi

17.

Which one of the following are similar to shallow, flat-bottomed riverbeds on Earth?

a)

rilles

b)

crators

c)

Regolith

d)

Breccia

18.

How can you tell the difference between maria and craters when viewing the Moon through a telescope?

a)

Maria appears darker.

b)

Maria appear lighter

c)

Maria appears yellow in color

d)

Maria appears pink in color

19.

A thermonuclear reaction in which nuclei of light atoms join to form nuclei of heavier atoms, as the combination of deuterium (an isotope of hydrogen) atoms, to form helium atoms

a)

thermonuclear fusion

b)

Hydro fusion

c)

Atomic fusion

d)

Isotope fusion

20.

A unit of length, roughly the distance from the Earth to the Sun; abbreviation: au

a)

astronomical unit

b)

Astral unit

c)

Altitude unit

d)

Atmospheric unit

21.

The luminous visible surface of the Sun, being a shallow layer of strongly ionized gases

a)

photosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Metrosphere

d)

Heliosphere

22.

A white or colored circle or set of concentric circles of light seen around a luminous body, especially around the Sun or Moon

a)

corona

b)

White eye

c)

Sun ring

d)

Solar ring

23.

A vast region of space surrounding the Sun; a sort of bubble filled by the interplanetary medium and extending well beyond the orbit of Pluto

a)

heliosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Metrosphere

d)

photosphere

24.

The theoretical boundary where the Sun’s solar wind is stopped by the interstellar medium

a)

Heliopause

b)

Heliosphere

c)

Sunspots

d)

Solar flares

25.

Relatively dark patches that appear periodically on the Sun that affect terrestrial magnetism and certain other terrestrial phenomena

a)

sunspots

b)

Solarspots

c)

Sun flares

d)

Solar flares

26.

A sudden flash of brightness observed over the Sun's surface or solar limb

a)

solar flares

b)

Solarspots

c)

Solar flashes

27.

Hot plasma (ionized gas) continuously ejected from the Sun's surface into and through planetary space

a)

Solar wind

b)

Solar matter

c)

Solar storm

d)

Solar gas

28.

A stellar remnant composed mostly of electron-degenerate matter

a)

white dwarf

b)

Red dwarf

c)

White giant

d)

Red giant

29.

A luminous giant star of low or intermediate mass in a late phase of stellar evolution

a)

red giant

b)

White dwarf

c)

Red dwarf

d)

Dodger Blue dwarf

30.

The radiant emission from the upper atmosphere sporadically over the middle and high latitudes of both hemispheres in the form of luminous bands, streamers, or the like; caused by the bombardment of the atmosphere with charged solar particles that are being guided along the Earth's magnetic lines of force.

a)

aurora

b)

Red giant

c)

Solar wind

d)

Solar eclipse

31.

"Northern Lights," a natural light display in the sky caused by the collision of solar wind and magnetosphere-charged particles with the high-altitude atmosphere

a)

aurora Borealis

b)

Aurora Australis

c)

Aurora Lights

d)

Northern Glare

32.

"Southern Lights," dynamic displays of light similar to what is seen in the northern hemisphere, appearing in the Antarctic skies in winter

a)

aurora Australis

b)

Aurora Borealis

c)

Aurora Lights

d)

Southern Cross

33.

The Sun contains _____ of all the matter in our solar system.

a)

99%

b)

54%

c)

25%

d)

3%

34.

Which gas dominates the Sun?

a)

helium

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Hydrogen

d)

Oxygen

35.

Through which layer of the Sun do sunspots rise?

a)

chromosphere

b)

Corona

c)

Photosphere

d)

Prominence

36.

What is the distance to the Sun from the Earth?

a)

93 million miles

b)

50 million miles

c)

10 million miles

d)

93 thousand miles

37.

What is the FIRST THING you should do when coming upon a person who might need first aid?

a)

ask, “Are you OK?”

b)

Control bleeding

c)

Check for a pulse.

d)

Clear the airway

38.

There are SEVEN “Life-Saving Steps”. FOUR of them are given here. Circle the correct order.

a. Check for head injury.

b. Check for fractures (broken bones).

c. Check for bleeding

d. Check to see if the victim is conscious

_DCBA, CBAD, BADC ABCD____________

a)

DCBA

b)

BADC

c)

CBAD

d)

ABCD

39.

You can remember the First Life-Saving Steps by remembering the ABCs. Which choice below correctly identifies the ABCs?

a)

Attitude / Breathing / Compassion

b)

Airway / Breathing / Care

c)

airway / Breathing / Circulation

40.

You are hiking in the woods when you come upon a boy who is not breathing. He has a cut on his arm that is bleeding. He has a pulse, but is not breathing. Which should you do next?

a)

Put pressure on the cut on his arm to stop the bleeding.

b)

Start CPR

c)

Start rescue breathing.

d)

tell someone to call 911 or to get help, then start rescue breathing

41.

An upward push to the abdomen given to clear the airway of a person with a complete airway obstruction; procedure used to expel an object lodged in the airway of a choking victim

a)

Rescue Breathing

b)

First Aid

c)

Good Samaritan Law

d)

Heimlich Maneuver

42.

The act of forcing air into and out of the lungs of a person by another person

a)

rescue Breathing

b)

Heimlich Maneuver

c)

First Aid

d)

Good Samaritan Law

43.

. A law enacted in most states that protects people from lawsuits if medical complications arise after they have administered first aid correctly

a)

good Samaritan Law

b)

First Aid

c)

Heimlich Maneuver

d)

Rescue Breathing

44.

What is the Draw in LaCrosse

a)

The Face-off between 2 opposing players to start play.

b)

A penalty throw to the goalie

c)

When the ball is passed, it curves to the left

d)

When the coach draws the next play

45.

What is cradling?

a)

Cradling is the twisting and rocking motion of a lacrosse stick as a player runs

b)

holding your opponent so she or he cannot get the ball

c)

twisting and rocking the body when running

d)

Holding the ball with the hand while running

46.

What is the third order of the sentry

a)

To report all violations of the orders I am instructed to enforce.

b)

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

c)

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

47.

In Lacrosse who can run the full length of the field?

a)

The wingmen

b)

the goalie

c)

anyone

d)

defensive players

48.

How many players must stay behind the restraining line during a draw

a)

3 defensive and offensive plus goalie

b)

4 plus goalie

c)

2 plus the center

d)

they move as they want

49.

Who is the area 11 Manager

a)

CDR Tom Garcia USN USN(ret)

b)

CDR Donald Urquidez

c)

Chief Gray

d)

CDR Mike Pench

50.

who is the Chief of Navy Operations

a)

Admiral Michael Gilday

b)

CDR Tom Garcia

c)

Ms. Hilary Clinton

d)

Ms. Nancy Pelosi

51.

. Who is the Senior Naval Science Instructor?

a)

CDR Donald Urquidez, USN (ret)

b)

Mr. Mike Pence

c)

Mr. Nixon

d)

CPO Gray

52.

Who is the Chief of Naval Education and Training

a)

Rear Admiral Peter Garvin

b)

admiral Galvin

c)

Admiral nimitz

d)

Vice Admiral Farragut

53.

What is the measurement of the anchor on the garrison cap?

a)

2 inches from the fore crease and 1.5 inches up from the bottom measured to center of the anchor

b)

2 inches from the fore crease and 1.5 inches up from the bottom measured to bottom of the anchor

c)

2 inches from the fore crease and 1.5 inches up from the bottom measured to top of the anchor

d)

2.5 inches from the fore crease and 1.5 inches up from the bottom measured to center of the anchor

54.

What is the ninth order of the sentry

a)

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

b)

To report all violations of the orders I am instructed to enforce.

c)

To quit my post only when properly relieved

d)

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

55.

What is the first order of the sentry?

a)

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

b)

To report all violations of the orders I am instructed to enforce.

c)

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

56.

Who is the vice President of the United States

a)

Kamela Harris

b)

Mike Pinche

c)

Michael Pompeo

d)

Kenneth J. Braithwaite

57.

What is the 11th order of the sentry.

a)

To be especially watchful at night, and, during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

b)

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the Guardhouse than my own.

c)

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

d)

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

58.

Who is the Commander of Naval Service Training Command?

a)

Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Milton J Sands

b)

Rear Admiral Russel Smith

c)

Admiral of the Navy George Dewey

d)

Admiral John Fletcher

59.

What is the 4th order of the sentry

a)

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.

b)

to talk to no one except in the line of duty

c)

quit my post only properly relieved

d)

Take charge of my post and all government property in view.

60.

What are the Origins of Lacrosse

a)

started by the Anasazi indian tribes

b)

Game started by Aztecs

c)

North East American Native Americans. French priest in 1637 Brebeuf started first game

d)

Midwest Native americans and Spanish priest, Junipero Serra, started first game