Worksheetssocial studies grade 8 4th quarter
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
The other name of the moon is ……….
a-luna
b-tuna
c-duna
d-lunar
the moon is as old as the earth equals …………..
a-3.6 billion years
b-4.6 billion years
c-4.3 billion years
d-6.6 billion years
we can fly on the moon surface because ………………
a-it has strong gravity
b-it has no gravity
c- both a and b
d- none of a and b
Craters are ………….
a- large dark hollow holes
b- small dark hollow holes
c- large dark deep holes
d- large light hollow holes
We see a full moon when …………………
a-the sun is in front of planet Earth
b- the sun is behind planet Earth
c- The sun is beside planet Earth
d-the moon is behind planet Earth
the first expedition by Soviet Union= artificial satellite (Sputnik 1) in……………..
a-1957
b-1967
c-1857
d-2003
the first Russian person to fly into outer space in 1960 was…………..
a-Neil Armstrong
b- Yuri Gagarin
c- Tom Adams
D- John Michael
Who is the first person to land on the moon
a- Yuri Gagarin
b- Tom Adams
c- Neil Armstrong
d- John Michael
-……………will build a permanent man base on the moon surface
a- China
b- Russia
c- India
d-America
Who was the first Russian person to fly into outer space in 1960 ?
Who was the first American person to step on the moon?
What was the purpose of Luna 9?
What was the purpose of Luna 9?
The moon has gravity just like Earth.
true
false
The moon is 4.6 billion years old.
true
false
The surface of the moon is full of holes.
true
false
When you see a full moon in the sky at night, this means that the sun is directly facing planet Earth.
true
false
A capsule refers to a vehicle that can easily fly into space.
true
false
The surface of the moon is always lit because the moon has no atmosphere.
true
false
It takes about a month for the moon to orbit around the Earth.
true
false
Neil Armstrong was the first artificial satellite launched from Earth to the moon.
true
false
Luna 9 was the first Russian spacecraft to land on the surface of the moon.
true
false
In 1957, Laika, the dog, was sent to space by the Soviet Union.
true
false
What is a meteor?
Are they any different from objects we usually see?
What does the term “extraterrestrial life” refer to?
Do you think that life exists on planets other than planet Earth?
Where do science fiction writers get the images of imaginary creatures from?
What are UFOs?
The difference between the moon and Earth is that
a. The moon has very little gravity.
b. Earth has less gravity
c-The moon is greater in mass
d-none of the above
Who was the first to step on the moon’s surface?
a-Yuri Gagarin
b-Sputnik I
c-Neil Armstrong
d-all of the above
What is one reason the moon is always dark?
It has no asteroids
Its craters absorb the light
It has no atmosphere
none of the above
What was so special about Ham, the Chimp?
It was trained by rocket scientists
It was sent into space in a capsule
both a and b
none of the above
Scientists studied the. that have fallen on Earth for more evidence for extraterrestrial life.
Stars
Meteors
Planets
Spaceships
-…………………..Is the removal of salt from sea water.
Evaporation
Desalination
Frozen
Melting
-………………………….of Earth's water is salt water
97%
40%
50%
60%
-………………..is a natural passageway between two bodies of land
Sea
River
Ocean
Strait
There are two kinds of canals built to help people in different ways.
Aqueducts and Waterways
population and change
depletion and shortage
hot and cold
Tornado and Blizzard are examples for
Weather Disasters
Water Disasters
Land Disasters
none of the above
Avalanche and Earthquake are examples for
Weather Disasters
Land Disasters
Water Disasters
none of the above
-…………………. an abundant flowing or outpouring of water on land.
Earthquake
Volcano
Flood
Tornado
The strait that connects the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea is called…………………..
Bering Strait
Bab el Mandeb
Strait of Gibraltar
none of the above
Since the time it takes the moon to spin around itself is………………..time it needs to spin around the Earth, this causes the moon to show us only one of its faces.
double the
the same
half the
Zero
The natural passageway between two bodies of land is called a/an……………………………
Strait
Canal
Ocean
Sea
The strait that connects the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea is called ………………
Bering Strait
Bab el Mandeb
Strait of Gibraltar
Strait of Magellan
The Egyptian canal that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
Grand Canal of China
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
none of the above
The moon has gravity just like Earth
T
F
-The moon is 4.6 billion years old
T
F
The surface of the moon is full of holes.
T
F
Neil Armstrong was the first artificial satellite launched from Earth to the moon.
T
F
Luna 9 was the first Russian spacecraft to land on the surface of the moon
T
F
What are UFOs?
What is the moon's real name?
Name 2 examples of weather disasters.
A series of water waves caused by the movement or dislocation of huge masses of water either in the ocean or ina large lake is called a ___________.
a. tsunami
b. avalanche
c. blizzard
d. none of the above
In 1957, Laika, the dog, was sent to the space by the ________.
United Nation
Soviet Union
Security Council
Europe Union
A UFO is an……………………………………
identified flying object which cannot be easily recognized and interpreted by the viewer
unidentified flying object which can be easily recognized and interpreted by the viewer
unidentified flying object which cannot be easily interpreted by the viewer
none of the above
The natural satellite or globe revolving around planet Earth is the …………….
Sun
Moon
Planet
Dwarf
The surface of the moon is full of………………….
Sand
Water
Smoke
Craters
It takes about a ………….. for the moon to orbit the Earth.
Month
Month
Day
Season
Year
In 1960, Yuri Gagarin, the…………………….astronaut was the first person to fly into outer space.
Russian
American
English
German
In 1957, Laika, the dog, was sent to the space by the………………………….
United Nation
Soviet Union
Security Council
Europe Union
When we see………………..in science fiction books or movies; producers invent green creatures with one eye.
Animals
Aliens
Ghosts
Birds
-……………………..is the basic element of life. without it, living things can't survive.
Gold
Silver
Money
Water
Fresh water is an important element for………………
Agriculture
Industry
Household
all the previous
The process of removal salt from sea water is………………………
Condensation
Evaporation
Desalination
none of the above
They are canals constructed for agricultural or municipal uses……………….
Aqueducts
Ocean
Stream
Lake
They are canals made to make the process of shipping and water transportation easier………
Waterways
High dams
Bridges
Roads
-……………………….is the fast flow of snow from the top of the mountain down the slopes.
Avalanche
Earthquake
Lahar
Volcano
-……………………is the sudden shaking of Earth's crust
Avalanche
Earthquake
Lahar
Volcano
-……………………is a destructive mudflow down the slopes of a volcano.
Avalanche
Earthquake
Lahar
Volcano
-………………is an opening in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, gases, and ashes are ejected
Avalanche
Earthquake
Lahar
Volcano
When you see a full moon in the sky at night, this means that the sun is directly facing planet Earth
T
F
A capsule refers to a vehicle that can easily fly into space
T
F
The surface of the moon is always lit because the moon has no atmosphere
T
F
It takes about a month for the moon to orbit around the Earth.
T
F
In 1957, Laika, the dog, was sent to space by the Soviet Union
T
F
What is the Earthquake?
What does the term “extraterrestrial life” refer to?
Name 2 major sources of fresh water.
