WorksheetsThe Earth, moon, & space.
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of Newton's laws keeps you from falling off the Earth?
motion
gravity
inertia
atmosphere
What is a leap year?
A year with 29 days in February, resulting in 366 days that year.
A year with more frogs in it.
A year that we skip, resulting in rapid aging.
A year with only 27 days in March, resulting in 361 days that year.
What is significant about the Winter Solstice?
The Winter Solstice is the longest day of the year, the sun is shining the longest amount of time compared to any other day of the year.
The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, having only 22 hours.
The Winter Solstice is the longest day of the year, having 26 hours.
The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, the sun is shining the shortest amount of time compared to any other day of the year.
How many lunar phases are there?
2
4
6
8
What are the names of the lunar phases?
Aries, Leo, Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio, Taurus, Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn, Aquarius
New moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent
What are the 3 key features of weather?
temperature, humidity, & air pressure
clouds, rain, & sun
atmosphere, wind, tides
nitrogen, oxygen, & carbon dioxide
What is meteorology the study of?
meteors
rocks
weather
stars
Which of the following is the most common type of severe weather in Oklahoma?
tornadoes
hurricanes
blizzards
thunderstorms
Which list of states are all part of Tornado Alley?
South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas
Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas
Minnesota, Ohio, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas
Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Montana
Why can you not build and live in an igloo in the desert?
different species required
different weather required
different climate required
When a solar eclipse occurs, the moon passes in front of the sun.
True
False
What do umbra and penumbra relate to?
shadows in eclipses
clothing
types of umbrellas
Saturn
What color is the moon during a lunar eclipse?
red
white
blue
black
What tool should you use if you want to easily see the night sky and identify the planets and stars?
weather balloon
microscope
satellite
telescope
Why should you use a solar filter on the telescope when observing a solar eclipse?
You wouldn't, you would add the solar filter to your microscope to reduce glare.
The sun's rays are very strong and could damage your eyes.
To add cute images to your photos.
So your pictures turn out better.
