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Astronomy

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In fall, the leaves change colors.

a)

true

b)

false

2.

In winter, the leaves change color.

a)

true

b)

false

3.

The moon is the closest star to Earth.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

The Sun is the closest star to Earth.

a)

true

b)

false

5.

When your part of Earth is facing the Sun, it is _________.

a)

daytime

b)

nighttime

6.

Are temperatures cooler in Fall than Summer?

a)

yes

b)

no

7.

Are temperatures cooler in Summer than Spring?

a)

yes

b)

no

8.

Earth is moving every second of every day.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

People see patterns in the stars called constellations.

a)

true

b)

false

10.

It takes about one YEAR for the Moon to go around Earth.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

It takes about one MONTH for the Moon to go around Earth.

a)

true

b)

false

12.

The moon never moves.

a)

true

b)

false

13.

How long does it take Earth to spin (or rotate) around once?

a)

1 hour

b)

1 day

c)

1 month

d)

1 year

14.

How long does it take Earth to move (or revolve) around the Sun?

a)

1 hour

b)

1 day

c)

1 month

d)

1 year

15.

Why does the Moon shine?

a)

It glows like the Sun

b)

It is lit by all the stars in the sky

c)

It is lit by the Sun

16.

Which phase of the Moon is this?

a)

crescent

b)

new moon

c)

full moon

d)

quarter moon

17.

Why do most stars look so tiny?

a)

They are huge

b)

They are close to Earth

c)

They are far away from Earth

18.

There is more daylight in Spring than in ________.

a)

Summer

b)

Winter

19.

The tilt of the Earth causes _____.

a)

seasons

b)

day and night

20.

The spinning (or rotating) of Earth causes ___________.

a)

seasons

b)

day and Night

21.

What phase of the moon is this?

a)

crescent

b)

new moon

c)

full moon

d)

quarter moon

22.

What does Earth travel (or revolve) around?

a)

stars

b)

Sun

c)

Moon