WorksheetsAstronomy Science Review
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 2hrs 9mins
Which statement about the moon is true?
The Moon does not have an atmosphere like the Earth.
The Moon orbits the Sun and not the Earth.
The Moon has water on its surface like the Earth.
The Moon is a large ball of glowing gas like the Sun.
Which term best describes the sun?
asteriod
planet
natural satellite
star
Which inner planet is the furthest from the sun?
Neptune
Mars
Mercury
Jupiter
Which model accurately shows a model of the solar system
Which planets have a rocky surface?
1
2
8
4
5
Which planet is labeled P?
Earth
Jupiter
Neptune
Mars
A student creates a model of the solar system to show the order in which the planets orbit the sun, which is correct?
What remains in the same location of the Northern Hemisphere sky each night?
big dipper
little dipper
north star
Ursa Major
A student observed the stars in the night sky every hour. Which of these mostly likely describes what the student saw?
The star patterns seemed to move across the sky.
The stars changed colors as the night became darker.
The stars seemed to stay exactly the same all night long.
The stars moved away from Earth and became dimmer.
The drawing shows the north star and other stars near it. How do the stars near the north star help people find the north star at night?
They stay in the same patterns.
They appear in the same spot all night.
They can be seen from anywhere in the world.
They move toward each other during the night.
Why are different stars seen during different seasons?
Some stars shine brighter during different seasons.
The Sun shines on different stars during different seasons.
Earth changes position in its orbit during different seasons.
The Moon changes position in its orbit during different seasons.
How does the appearance of a constellation change during the night?
Its shape appears to become longer.
Its position appears to shift relative to the horizon.
Its brightest stars begin to appear orange.
Its distance to the North Star decreases.
The compass was invented by the Chinese. It has a needle that points magnetic north. How does this invention likely help people at sea?
It helps a ship float.
It makes a ship sail faster.
It keeps sailors from getting lost.
It communicates messages to sailors.
A telescope is used to view a faint, faraway object. How does the object appear?
faint and closer
faint and farther
brighter and closer
brighter and farther
Jose dad often uses a telescope at work? What is most likely his profession.
astronomer
dentist
meteorologist
nurse
What tool is most appropriate for studying items in outer space?
This image shows a person using an astrolabe. What function of the astrolabe makes it an important astronomical tool?
It determines the direction of movement during sea expeditions.
It determines the locations of stars, moons, and planets
It determines the latitude and longitude of a position.
It determines the sizes of celestial objects.
This image shows a sextant. A student claims that this is one of the best instruments for celestial navigation. Which statement supports the students claims?
It is used to view celestial objects at great distances.
It is used to determine the direction in a frame of reference
It is used to calculate the time of sunrise and sunset to predict the position of the Sun.
It is used to determine the angle between a celestial object and the horizon to find latitude.
Janice watches the sun set in the evening sky. What causes the setting of the sun?
The distance between Earth and the Sun is increasing.
The tilt of Earth on its axis is constantly changing
Earth is revolving around the Sun.
Earth is rotating on its axis.
How often does the cycle shown in this diagram occur?
hourly
weekly
daily
monthly
Michael learned that the movement of Earth in the solar system causes changes that can be seen on the planet. Which change could be seen on Earth in the time it takes Earth to rotate once on its axis?
day becoming night
winter changing to spring
January changing to February
a new moon becoming a full moon
What causes Earth’s day and night pattern?
Earth’s revolution around the Sun
the Moon’s revolution around Earth
Earth’s rotation on its axis
the Moon’s rotation on its axis
The image shows the position of the Sun and Earth in its orbit. There are 2 points (X and Y) marked on Earth.
At X, the time will be 9:00 p.m., and at Y, the time will be 7:00 a.m.
At X, the time will be 9:00 a.m., and at Y, the time will be 7:00 p.m.
At X, the time will be 7:00 a.m., and at Y, the time will be 9:00 p.m
At X, the time will be 7:00 p.m., and at Y, the time will be 9:00 a.m
Which image correctly identifies the Sun, the Moon, and Earth in their orbits?
The diagram shows the Sun and Earth with two locations (X and Y) labeled.
day
night
spring
summer
The image shows the occurrences of day and night on Earth. What causes the change in the amount of light at different times of the day?
radiation of sunlight
reflection of sunlight
rotation of Earth on its axis
revolution of Earth around the Sun
Marico is taking notes to identify the characteristics of the sun. Which of the following characteristics should he include in his notes?
Select all that apply**
medium sized star that produces is own light.
large ball of gas that is made up of hydrogen and helium
no atmosphere
EXTREMELY hot surface
spots of gases can erupt and cause flares which interferes with radio and satellite signals.
Jerrica is taking notes to identify the characteristics of the Earth. Which of the following characteristics should she include in her notes?
Select all that apply**
3rd planet from the sun.
Covered mostly with water
Experiences seasons based on its orbit.
medium sized star
no atmosphere
Aurora is taking notes on the characteristics of the moon. Which of the following characteristics should she include in her notes?
Select all that apply**
Satellite of the Earth
Made of rocks and dust.
No atmosphere
Covered mostly with water
Experiences seasons based on its orbit.
Felicia noticed how air temperatures were cooler and there were fewer hours of daylight during some of the seasons. Choose all the factors that cause these seasonal changes.
Earth rotates on its axis.
Earth revolves around the Sun.
The Sun has less energy in winter.
Earth's axis is tilted compared to its orbit.
The Sun moves further from Earth in winter.
Kira notices that the plants in the school garden are green and growing in July, but are brown in December. Why do plants grow more in summer than in winter?
Earth is closer to the Sun in summer.
Earth rotates at a faster rate in summer.
The core of Earth is closer to the surface in summer.
The northern half of Earth is tilted toward the Sun in summer.
Dan knows that Earth is tilted 23.5° on its axis. Which is caused because of this tilt?
day can become night
different seasons occur
low tide can become high tide
the phases of the moon can change
Students are studying how the positions of Earth and the Sun effect changes on Earth. After four seasons have passed on Earth, which has happened?
Earth has completed one rotation around the Moon.
Earth has completed one revolution around the Sun.
The Sun has completed one revolution around Earth.
The Moon has completed one revolution around Earth.
Alicia pointed out the location of Florida on a diagram with Earth and the Sun. Based on the diagram, what season would it be in Florida?
fall
spring
summer
winter
The diagram shows how the position of Earth changes at different times. What will most likely change at Point X between Time 1 and Time 2?
air temperatures
amount of energy received
number of daylight hours
sea level
The picture shows the picture of the Sun, Moon, and Earth on one night. What moon did the people on Earth see that night?
new moon
first quarter
full moon
third quarter
A vase of flowers was place on the table outside. Which location on the table will the shadow of the vase most likely appear?
1
2
3
4
A student is going to walk outside and observe her shadow at 4 times during the day. At which time was her shadow most likely the shortest?
8:05 am
12:05 pm
4:05 pm
7:05 pm
The diagram shows the moon in various positions around the Earth. At what position would the moon appear a new moon to the people on Earth?
1
2
3
4
Why are Earth's high tides at their highest when the Sun, moon, and Earth are lined up as shown?
The moon is blocking the gravity of the sun
The gravity of Earth is pulling on the moon
The sun's gravity increases as the moon is pulled away from Earth
The sun's gravity and moon's gravity are pulling in the same direction
Here are four phases of the lunar cycle, but they are not in the correct order. Which sequence best shows the correct order of one lunar cycle?
1,4,3,2
4,3,1,2
3,4,2,1
3,2,1,4
What type of eclipse is shown in this diagram?
Lunar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse
Earth Eclipse
What type of eclipse is shown in this diagram?
Solar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Earth Eclipse
