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WorksheetsEarth Moon Sun Test Review
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which statement explains why the tides on Earth are more influenced by the moon than the sun?
The moon is larger than the sun.
The moon is solid and the sun is gas.
The moon is closer to Earth than the sun is.
The gravitational pull from the moon and sun causes
moon phases
eclipses
tides
What type of tide occurs during a new and full moon phase?
spring tide
neap tide
full tide
When the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, it is
Winter
Summer
Fall
Spring
Which is an example of a revolution?
Earth circles the sun
Large bodies of water periodically rise and fall
Earth turns on its axis
Which position must the moon be in to produce a solar eclipse?
Earth must be between the moon and the sun
The moon must be in a direct line between Earth and the sun
The moon must be in the first quarter, with Earth tilted on its axis
Earth and the moon must both be tilted on their axes in the same direction
Which is most likely a result of Earth’s rotation?
All parts of Earth experience the same temperatures
All parts of Earth experience extreme temperature changes
All parts of Earth experience periods of daylight and darkness
All parts of Earth experience the same amount of daylight and darkness
Which event happens during this alignment?
a solar eclipse
a lunar eclipse
the winter solstice
the summer solstice
During the summer solstice,
the Northern Hemisphere receives most sunlight; longest day of year.
the sun is directly above the equator.
Northern Hemisphere receives less sunlight; shortest day of year.
sunlight doesn't change.
Which is most likely caused by the tilt of Earth on its axis as it revolves around the sun?
lunar eclipse
phases of the moon
two high tides and two low tides each day
opposite seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Why are people on Earth unable to see the moon during the new moon phase?
The lit side of the moon is not facing Earth.
The sunlight is being reflected off the moon.
The location of Earth is between the moon and the sun.
The tilt of Earth is causing the moon to be blocked by the sun.
When the bright part of the moon gets bigger (light move right to left),
the moon is waxing.
the moon is waning.
the tides are changing.
the moon is a new moon.
What occurs because of the revolution of Earth around the sun and the tilt of the Earth's axis?
different seasons
night and day
lunar eclipses
moon phases
During equinox, the day time and night time hours
are longer in the Northern Hemisphere.
are equal.
are longer in the Southern Hemisphere.
change the moon phases.
Different angles of the moon's lit surface as the moon revolves around Earth cause
cycles.
moon phases.
eclipses.
tides.
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?
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.
The moon is casting a shadow on the Earth.
The sunlight is directly over the equator.
Which statement explains Earth’s position relative to the sun?
The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing winter.
The Southern Hemisphere is experiencing winter.
The Northern and Southern Hemispheres are both experiencing autumn.
The Northern and Southern Hemispheres are both experiencing summer.
Russia launched the world's first artificial satellite called
Sputnik 1
Luna 1
Voyager
Verena
Satellites AND Space Probes do what?
Gather data
Travel out of the solar system
Are usually retrieved and returned to Earth.
Named after people.
