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Earth Moon Sun Test Review

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement explains why the tides on Earth are more influenced by the moon than the sun?

a)

The moon is larger than the sun.

b)

The moon is solid and the sun is gas.

c)

The moon is closer to Earth than the sun is.

2.

The gravitational pull from the moon and sun causes

a)

moon phases

b)

eclipses

c)

tides

3.

What type of tide occurs during a new and full moon phase?

a)

spring tide

b)

neap tide

c)

full tide

4.

When the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, it is

a)

Winter

b)

Summer

c)

Fall

d)

Spring

5.

Which is an example of a revolution?

a)

Earth circles the sun

b)

Large bodies of water periodically rise and fall

c)

Earth turns on its axis

6.

Which position must the moon be in to produce a solar eclipse?

a)

Earth must be between the moon and the sun

b)

The moon must be in a direct line between Earth and the sun

c)

The moon must be in the first quarter, with Earth tilted on its axis

d)

Earth and the moon must both be tilted on their axes in the same direction

7.

Which is most likely a result of Earth’s rotation?

a)

All parts of Earth experience the same temperatures

b)

All parts of Earth experience extreme temperature changes

c)

All parts of Earth experience periods of daylight and darkness

d)

All parts of Earth experience the same amount of daylight and darkness

8.

Which event happens during this alignment?

a)

a solar eclipse

b)

a lunar eclipse

c)

the winter solstice

d)

the summer solstice

9.

During the summer solstice,

a)

the Northern Hemisphere receives most sunlight; longest day of year.

b)

the sun is directly above the equator.

c)

Northern Hemisphere receives less sunlight; shortest day of year.

d)

sunlight doesn't change.

10.

Which is most likely caused by the tilt of Earth on its axis as it revolves around the sun?

a)

lunar eclipse

b)

phases of the moon

c)

two high tides and two low tides each day

d)

opposite seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

11.

Why are people on Earth unable to see the moon during the new moon phase?

a)

The lit side of the moon is not facing Earth.

b)

The sunlight is being reflected off the moon.

c)

The location of Earth is between the moon and the sun.

d)

The tilt of Earth is causing the moon to be blocked by the sun.

12.

When the bright part of the moon gets bigger (light move right to left),

a)

the moon is waxing.

b)

the moon is waning.

c)

the tides are changing.

d)

the moon is a new moon.

13.

What occurs because of the revolution of Earth around the sun and the tilt of the Earth's axis?

a)

different seasons

b)

night and day

c)

lunar eclipses

d)

moon phases

14.

During equinox, the day time and night time hours

a)

are longer in the Northern Hemisphere.

b)

are equal.

c)

are longer in the Southern Hemisphere.

d)

change the moon phases.

15.

Different angles of the moon's lit surface as the moon revolves around Earth cause

a)

cycles.

b)

moon phases.

c)

eclipses.

d)

tides.

16.

In January, the Earth is closet to the sun in it's orbit; however, it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Why does this occur?

a)

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

b)

The moon is casting a shadow on the Earth.

c)

The sunlight is directly over the equator.

17.

Which statement explains Earth’s position relative to the sun?

a)

The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing winter.

b)

The Southern Hemisphere is experiencing winter.

c)

The Northern and Southern Hemispheres are both experiencing autumn.

d)

The Northern and Southern Hemispheres are both experiencing summer.

18.

Russia launched the world's first artificial satellite called

a)

Sputnik 1

b)

Luna 1

c)

Voyager

d)

Verena

19.

Satellites AND Space Probes do what?

a)

Gather data

b)

Travel out of the solar system

c)

Are usually retrieved and returned to Earth.

d)

Named after people.