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Earth/Space Science Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The orbit of one object around the other- this causes seasons on Earth.

a)

rotation

b)

revolution

c)

waxing

d)

waning

2.

The spin of an object around its axis- this causes day and night on Earth.

a)

rotation

b)

revolution

c)

waxing

d)

waning

3.

Scientists use the light-year to describe the relationships between objects in space. What does a light-year measure?

a)

the distance that light can travel in one year

b)

the brightness of light that travels through space

c)

the number of years it takes light to travel to Earth

d)

the time it takes light to travel 1 million km

4.

The sun is much larger than the moon. However, as viewed from Earth, the sun and moon appear to be the same size. Why do the sun and moon appear to be the same size when viewed from Earth?

a)

The moon is much hotter than the sun.

b)

The moon is much denser than the sun.

c)

The moon is much brighter than the sun.

d)

The moon is much closer to Earth than the sun.

5.
The sun and all of the planets and other bodies that travel around it. 
a)
Universe 
b)
Galaxy 
c)
Star
d)
Solar System 
6.

Which statement best describes stars?

a)

large planets that are composed mostly of gases

b)

celestial bodies made up of gas that give off light

c)

faint dots of light that can be seen from Earth’s surface

d)

objects that form in the outer parts of the solar system

7.
Very hot stars are what color? 
a)
Blue
b)
Yellow
c)
Red
d)
Orange
8.

Which property of a star is the actual brightness of a star?

a)

Apparent (magnitude) brightness

b)

Absolute (magnitude) brightness

c)

Luminosity

d)

Size of the star

9.

Which solar system event does the diagram show?

a)

solar eclipse

b)

lunar eclipse

c)

first quarter moon

d)

third quarter moon

10.

Why does the Earth have seasons?

a)

The tilt of the Earth on its axis

b)

The Earth's shadow being cast on the Moon

c)

The elliptical orbit of the Earth as it orbits around the Sun

d)

The relative positions of the Earth, Moon, & Sun

11.

What causes a solar eclipse to occur?

a)

the Earth, Moon, and Sun line up in a straight line.

b)

the Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth

c)

the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon

d)

the Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon

12.
Which choice shows the correct order of the planets?
a)
Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
b)
Earth, Venus, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto
c)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
d)
Saturn, Venus, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Neptune Mercury, Uranus
13.
Distances within our solar system are measured in _______ ________, while distances outside our solar system are measured in __________ ________.
a)
astronomical units (AU); light years
b)
astronomical units (AU); kilometers (km)
c)
light years; astronomical units (AU)
d)
centimeters; meters
14.
Earth's moon stays in orbit around Earth due to ______.
a)
speed
b)
mass
c)
energy
d)
gravity
15.

What does this figure show?

a)

covergent boundary

b)

divergent boundary

c)

transform boundary

d)

stationary plate boundary

16.

What process does the figure show occurring in the mantle?

a)

Hot rock expands, becomes less dense, and rises toward the surface of Earth

b)

Hot rock expands, becomes more dense, and rises toward the surface of Earth.

c)

Hot rock becomes less dense and moves towards the outer core.

d)

Hot rock becomes more dense and moves towards the lithosphere.

17.

Which of these choices is the best definition of absolute dating?

a)

determining the age of a rock layer by studying the fossils present

b)

finding the age of an object compared to other objects

c)

measuring the age of an object in years using any method

d)

determining the amount of a radioactive isotope in an object

18.
The Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?
a)
The absolute age of rock layers
b)
The age of fossils
c)
The relative age of rock layers
d)
the super powers of rocks
19.
Which of the following is true about the unequal heating of land (sand) and water?
a)
land/sand heats up and cools off faster than water
b)
water heats up and cools off faster than land/sand
c)
land and water heat and cool at the exact same rate
20.
What causes winds to form on Earth?
a)
solar energy
b)
ocean currents
c)
elevation differences
d)
uneven heating of the Earth by the sun
21.
Ocean currents are powered by
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
22.
About how long does it take the Moon to make one complete cycle around the earth?
a)
24 hours
b)
7 days
c)
365 days
d)
28 days
23.
When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is tilting away from the Sun, What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?
a)
Summer
b)
Winter
c)
Spring
d)
Fall
24.
What would be the result if the Earth's axis was not tilted but straight up and down?
a)
Nothing would change
b)
There would be no seasons
c)
Days would always be longer
d)
The equator would freeze and the poles would be hot
25.
For the experiment, "How does the color of light affect plant height?", the amount of water each plant is given would be a _________ variable.
a)
changed
b)
measured
c)
controlled
d)
uncontrolled
26.
The shortest wavelength in visible light is______.
a)
violet
b)
red
c)
blue
d)
yellow
27.

Spring tides have the largest tidal ranges because...

a)

the earth, moon, and sun are aligned for greater gravitational force.

b)

the moon has the strongest gravitational force.

c)

the sun has the most gravitational force.

d)

none of the above

28.

Neap tides happen at _________ and _________ phases of the moon.

a)

first quarter and new moon

b)

last quarter and full moon

c)

waxing and waning

d)

1st quarter and 3rd quarter

29.
In winter, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?
a)
towards
b)
up
c)
down
d)
away
30.
What does "waning" mean? 
a)
growing
b)
shrinking
c)
lighted
d)
dark

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