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Adv. 8th Grade Science Review for Space Unit

Total questions: 201

Worksheet time: 17hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
_______ carry the greatest amount of energy. 
a)
x-rays
b)
gamma rays
c)
infrared rays
d)
visible light
2.
The higher the frequency the ______ the energy. 
a)
higher
b)
lower
c)
neither, stays the same
3.
Put the visible light colors in order from longest wavelength to shortest wavelength
a)
Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, Red
b)
Red, Yellow, Green, Orange, Violet, Blue, Indigo
c)
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet
d)
Yellow, Blue, Orange, Violet, Red
4.
Select the correct order of waves on the Electromagnetic Spectrum
a)
Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma
b)
Gamma, X-ray, Ultra, Vis, Infra, Micro, Radio
c)
Vis, Micro, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma, Radio
d)
Micro, Radio, Vis, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma
5.
If you're moving from gamma rays to microwave, describe how the energy level changes
a)
Increases
b)
Decreases
c)
Energy level doesn't change
d)
We never talked about it
6.
A wave with a large wavelength will have a ______ frequency and _____ energy
a)
high, low
b)
high, high
c)
low, high
d)
low, low
7.
_____ have the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies of all electromagnetic waves.
a)
microwaves
b)
radio waves
c)
gamma rays
d)
ultraviolet
8.
_____________________light is the only type of EM wave that we can see.
a)
Red
b)
Gamma
c)
Microwave
d)
Visible
9.
Which statement regarding light is true?
a)
it travels at a constant speed
b)
its speed depends on temp
c)
slows down as it moves
d)
travels fastest through water
10.
Which wave has a greater frequency?
a)
A
b)
B
11.
Which kind of wave has the greatest frequency?
a)
gamma rays
b)
infrared
c)
ultraviolet
d)
microwaves
12.
The distance from one point to the next corresponding point on a wave is called the ________________.
a)
waveform
b)
peak
c)
amplitude
d)
wavelength
13.
Which of the following colors of visible light has the longest wavelength?
a)
orange
b)
blue
c)
red
d)
green
14.
Analyze this HR Diagram. Which group of stars is considered to have lower than average luminosity as well as a higher than average temperature?
a)
Giants
b)
Main Sequence
c)
White Dwarfs
d)
Super Giants
15.
A collection of dust and gases where stars can form is called a:
a)
Galaxy
b)
Nebula
c)
Black Hole
d)
Supernova
16.
Luminosity measures a star's _____________________.
a)
Color
b)
Temperature
c)
Brightness
17.
Which has more mass, Earth or the Moon?
a)
Earth
b)
Moon
c)
The same
18.
Compared to the rest of the stars, our sun is considered...
a)
Extremely Large and Cold
b)
Small with a medium temperature
c)
Medium size with medium temperature
19.
Which category is our Sun located in?
a)
White Dwarfs
b)
Supergiants
c)
Main Sequence
d)
Giants
20.

Our sun is in a disk shaped galaxy located at which position?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

21.
In the diagram given, what happens as we move to the left?
a)
Stars Get Larger
b)
Stars get Colder
c)
Stars get Hotter
d)
Stars get Brighter
22.
Red stars are the _____________.
a)
hottest
b)
coolest
c)
biggest
d)
brightest
23.
Which star has the lowest temperature?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
24.
Which spectral class does our star, the sun, belong to?
a)
M
b)
K
c)
G
d)
F
25.
Why does the sun look bigger and brighter than other stars?
a)
It is the furthest star from Earth
b)
It is next to the Earth
c)
It is the nearest star to Earth
d)
It is behind the Earth 
26.
The category that contains the most stars is...
a)
Main Sequence
b)
Supergiants
c)
Giants
27.

According to this HR Diagram, which stars listed below are brighter than the sun?

a)

Rigel

b)

Alpha Centauri B

c)

Sirius B

d)

Procyon

28.

According to this HR Diagram which description below best fits the star Aldeberan?

a)

An orange supergiant star that is dimmer than the sun.

b)

A red giant star that is brighter than the sun.

c)

An orange giant star that is brighter than the sun.

d)

A blue supergiant star that is hotter than the sun.

29.

A system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity is called -

a)

an asteroid.

b)

a nebula.

c)

a galaxy.

d)

a moon.

30.

Stars are made mostly of which two elements?

a)

Selenium and sodium

b)

Astatine and arsenic

c)

Chlorine and cesium

d)

Hydrogen and helium

31.

A large celestial body made of gases that emits light due to nuclear reactions is called -

a)

a galaxy.

b)

a nebula.

c)

a comet.

d)

a star.

32.

An interstellar cloud of dust and gases that serves as a location for the formation of new stars is -

a)

a meteor.

b)

a planet.

c)

a galaxy.

d)

a nebula.

33.

Galaxies are classified into all of the following types by their shapes EXCEPT -

a)

spiral.

b)

elliptical.

c)

lenticular.

d)

crescent.

34.

The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram is provided, which is used for classifying stars based on the relationship between their brightness and their temperature and color. Regulus belongs in which of the following classifications?

a)

Super Giants

b)

Giants

c)

Main Sequence Stars

d)

White Dwarfs

35.

Which of the following is an accurate description of the relationship between components of the universe?

a)

Stars always contain galaxies.

b)

Galaxies contain many stars.

c)

Stars contain several nebulae.

d)

Nebulae contain many galaxies.

36.

A characteristic of a nebula is that it -

a)

is at the center of the solar system.

b)

is a region where stars are born.

c)

forms halfway through a star’s life cycle.

d)

has the coolest temperature in space.

37.

Compared to the rest of the stars, our sun is considered...

a)

Extremely Large and Cold

b)

Small with a medium temperature

c)

Medium size with medium temperature

38.

Which category is our Sun located in?

a)

White Dwarfs

b)

Supergiants

c)

Main Sequence

d)

Giants

39.

Compared to other stars temperature , our Sun is considered

a)

cooler

b)

warmer

c)

AVERAGE

d)

the same

40.

Compared to other stars size , our Sun is considered

a)

smaller

b)

bigger

c)

AVERAGE

d)

the same

41.

Compared to other stars brightness , our Sun is considered

a)

brighter

b)

dimmer

c)

AVERAGE

d)

the same

42.

Where would our Sun be located in the Milky Way?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

43.

How many star that are visible in the sky are closer to Earth than the Sun?

a)

only one

b)

none of them

c)

all of them

d)

about half

44.

Why is the Sun the only star Earth gets its energy from?

a)

the sun is brighter than the other stars

b)

the sun is much hotter than the other stars

c)

the sun is closer than the other stars

d)

the sun is more dense than the other stars

45.

Which star is most like our Sun?

a)

Capella

b)

alpha centauri a

c)

Procyon B

d)

Canopus

46.

With the use of the Hubble Telescope, scientists recently discovered a giant runaway star. It is 90 times bigger than the sun and is not very hot and red in color. It is also a very bright star, how come from Earth it does not seem as bright as the sun?

a)

the sun is different color than the runaway star

b)

the sun is older than the runaway star

c)

the sun is closer to earth than the runaway star

d)

the sun is made of different elements than the runaway star

47.

Which star stage does our Sun belong to?

a)

Supergiant

b)

Giant

c)

Main Sequence

d)

White Dwarf

48.

Which star stage is generally the HOTTEST?

a)

Supergiant

b)

Giant

c)

Main Sequence

d)

White Dwarf

49.

Which star stage is generally the COOLEST?

a)

Supergiant

b)

Giant

c)

Main Sequence

d)

White Dwarf

50.

what are hr diagrams?

a)

something for math

b)

a graph about stars

c)

a way to classify stars

d)

i dont know

51.

what color stars are the coolest?

a)

red

b)

white

c)

blue

d)

yellow

52.

what color stars are the hottest?

a)

red

b)

blue

c)

orange

d)

green

53.

what are the three main details stars are plotted on hr diagrams for?

a)

color,brightness,and temperature

b)

brightness,color, and size

c)

color,temperature,and size

54.
The distance that light travels in one year...
a)
Light year
b)
Quantumyear
c)
Stellar-year
d)
1 million kilometers
55.
A large cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space; the predecessor to stars...
a)
Constellation
b)
Black hole
c)
Nebula
d)
Galaxy
56.
Which star is the coldest?
a)
Yellow Star
b)
Red Star
c)
Orange Star
d)
Blue Star
57.
In the diagram given, what happens as we move to the left?
a)
Stars Get Larger
b)
Stars get Colder
c)
Stars get hotter
58.
Compared to the rest of the stars, our sun is considered...
a)
Extremely Large and Cold
b)
Small with a medium temperature
c)
Medium size with medium temperature
59.
Red stars are the _____________.
a)
hottest
b)
coolest
c)
biggest
60.
Blue stars are the _____________.
a)
hottest
b)
coolest
c)
smallest
61.
Stars produce
a)
Heat 
b)
light 
c)
both heat and light 
62.
What determines the color of a star? 
a)
It's size
b)
It's temperature
c)
It's composition
d)
They are all the same color 
63.
As you move from the bottom to the top of the H R diagram the __________ changes.
a)
Temperature
b)
Luminosity or Brightness
64.

Which star stage does our Sun belong to?

a)

Supergiant

b)

Giant

c)

Main Sequence

d)

White Dwarf

65.

Which star stage is generally the HOTTEST?

a)

Supergiant

b)

Giant

c)

Main Sequence

d)

White Dwarf

66.

Which star stage is generally the COOLEST?

a)

Supergiant

b)

Giant

c)

Main Sequence

d)

White Dwarf

67.

what are hr diagrams?

a)

something for math

b)

a graph about stars

c)

a way to classify stars

d)

i dont know

68.

what color stars are the coolest?

a)

red

b)

white

c)

blue

d)

yellow

69.

what color stars are the hottest?

a)

red

b)

blue

c)

orange

d)

green

70.

what are the three main details stars are plotted on hr diagrams for?

a)

color,brightness,and temperature

b)

brightness,color, and size

c)

color,temperature,and size

71.
The distance that light travels in one year...
a)
Light year
b)
Quantumyear
c)
Stellar-year
d)
1 million kilometers
72.
A large cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space; the predecessor to stars...
a)
Constellation
b)
Black hole
c)
Nebula
d)
Galaxy
73.
Which star is the coldest?
a)
Yellow Star
b)
Red Star
c)
Orange Star
d)
Blue Star
74.
In the diagram given, what happens as we move to the left?
a)
Stars Get Larger
b)
Stars get Colder
c)
Stars get hotter
75.
Compared to the rest of the stars, our sun is considered...
a)
Extremely Large and Cold
b)
Small with a medium temperature
c)
Medium size with medium temperature
76.
Red stars are the _____________.
a)
hottest
b)
coolest
c)
biggest
77.
Blue stars are the _____________.
a)
hottest
b)
coolest
c)
smallest
78.
Stars produce
a)
Heat 
b)
light 
c)
both heat and light 
79.
What determines the color of a star? 
a)
It's size
b)
It's temperature
c)
It's composition
d)
They are all the same color 
80.
As you move from the bottom to the top of the H R diagram the __________ changes.
a)
Temperature
b)
Luminosity or Brightness
81.
The stable period of a star’s life cycle is called... 
a)
The birth of a star
b)
Nebula 
c)
Neutron star
d)
Main Sequence 
82.
Gravity pulls gases and dust particles in space toward one another, squeezing them into a smaller and smaller space. The temperature at the center rises high enough for nuclear fusion of hydrogen to begin.
What stage in a stars life cycle is this describing? 
a)
The birth of a star
b)
The death of a star
c)
Black Hole
d)
Stellar Nebula
83.
Hotter stars appear to be what color? 
a)
Red
b)
Blue
c)
Yellow
d)
Green
84.
Cooler stars appear to be what color? 
a)
Red
b)
Blue
c)
Yellow
d)
Green
85.
What determines the color of a star? 
a)
It's size
b)
It's temperature
c)
It's composition
d)
They are all the same color 
86.
A star at the stage in its life cycle when it stops burning hydrogen, begins burning helium, and expands to a large, low-density star.
What stage in the life cycle does this describe? 
a)
Supernova
b)
Black Hole
c)
Main Sequence
d)
Red Giant or Red Supergiant
87.
What fuel do stars use? 
a)
Oxygen
b)
Hydrogen
c)
Carbon
d)
Iron
88.
In a large mass star, the temperature reaches more than 100 billion degrees. The repulsive forces between the iron nuclei explode the star’s mass into space in a ....
a)
Nebula
b)
Black Hole
c)
Supernova
d)
Neutron star
89.
Larger stars (stars with more mass) have a longer life cycle. 
a)
True
b)
False
90.
A relatively small, dense star at the end of its life cycle, which generates little or no energy and has contracted to its densest state.
What stage in the life cycle does this describe? 
a)
Black Hole
b)
Nebula
c)
White Dwarf
d)
Red Giant
91.
At what stage in a stars life cycle are elements heavier than iron form? 
a)
Red Giant
b)
Supernova
c)
Black Hole
d)
Main Sequence
92.
A large cloud of gas and dust in outer space ejected by an aging star near the end of its life cycle.
What stage in the life cycle is this describing? 
a)
Main Sequence
b)
Planetary Nebula
c)
Black Hole
d)
Neutron Star
93.
what stage of the life cycle of a star is this? 
a)
Planetary Nebula
b)
Black Hole
c)
Neutron Star
d)
Giant/Supergiant
94.
The remains from its supernova will form a rapidly spinning, highly magnetic star called a... 
a)
Neutron star
b)
Black Hole
c)
White Dwarf
d)
Supernova
95.
What stage of the life cycle of a star is this? 
a)
Main Sequence
b)
Red Giant
c)
Black Hole
d)
Neutron star
96.
In the death of a large mass star gravitational collapse is so complete that no energy or matter can escape. This is called a... 
a)
Neutron Star
b)
Black Hole
c)
Black Dwarf
d)
Supernova
97.
What stage in a stars life cycle is this? 
a)
Main Sequence
b)
Planetary Nebula
c)
Supernova
d)
Neutron Star
98.
This is an image of the formation of a star, also known as a .... 
a)
Main Sequence
b)
Planetary Nebula
c)
Supernova
d)
Stellar Nebula
99.

As part of the Big Bang Theory of the formation of the universe, scientists believe that over time, the universe is continually changing in what characteristic?

a)

From more dense to less dense

b)

From rotating to stationary

c)

From cooler to hotter

d)

From very large to very small

100.

All the stars we observe from Earth emit light that is shifted, to varying degrees, to longer wavelengths. This evidence is used to support the Big Bang Theory because it shows that stars we observe -

a)

are all older than our Sun.

b)

are made up of helium gas.

c)

use nuclear fusion to make light.

d)

are moving away from us.

101.

The Big Bang Theory suggests that our universe formed as the result of a huge explosion that sent all existing matter flying outward from a single point. The Big Bang Theory is supported by which of these observations?

a)

All matter in the universe is composed of the same atoms.

b)

All galaxies appear to be moving away from all other galaxies.

c)

All stars in the universe are approximately the same age.

d)

The universe is relatively the same temperature in all locations.

102.

The theory of the origin of the universe that is most popular among space scientists suggests that our universe originated how long ago?

a)

10 – 20 centuries ago

b)

10 – 20 thousand years ago

c)

10 – 20 million years ago

d)

10 – 20 billion years ago

103.

Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation (CMBR) is the term used to describe the residual microwave radiation observed everywhere in the universe that seems to have no single source. The observation of CMBR is used as evidence of the Big Bang Theory because it is believed to be -

a)

the result of collisions between neighboring galaxies.

b)

particles of dust that have absorbed radioactivity.

c)

radiation left over from the rapid expansion of matter.

d)

light energy emitted from the source of the Big Bang.

104.

Scientist that developed the new theory of general relativity

a)

Albert Einstein

b)

George Gamow

c)

Edwin Hubble

d)

Sir Issac Newton

105.

Scientist that developed the law of universal gravitation

a)

Albert Einstein

b)

Georges Lemaitre

c)

Edwin Hubble

d)

Sir Issac Newton

106.

First Scientist to to present observational evidence that supported that the universe is expanding. (aka... red shift)

a)

Edwin Hubble

b)

Albert Einstein

c)

George Gamow

d)

Georges Lemaitre

107.

What were the original two elements in our universe?

a)

Hydrogen and Lithium

b)

Helium and Oxygen

c)

Helium and Hydrogen

d)

None of the above

108.
The light we see from objects in the sky are from the past
a)
True
b)
False
109.

Space and all the matter & energy in it

a)

Space

b)

Universe

c)

Earth

d)

Milky Way

110.

Scientist that explained the relationship between distance of galaxies and speed at which those galaxies are moving away from each other

a)

Sir Issac Newton

b)

Albert Einstein

c)

George Lemaitre

d)

George Gamow

111.

Outlined the theory that explained how elements formed in the universe.

a)

George Clooney

b)

George Michael

c)

George Gamow

d)

Georges Lemaitre

112.

The theory that provide support of the big bang theory

a)

red shift

b)

blue shift

c)

red expansion

d)

theory of life

113.

the universe began a tremendous expansion 13-15 billion years ago

a)

big bang theory

b)

red shift

c)

light abundance

d)

theory of life

114.

a particle accelerator is used to model

a)

conditions that existed during the big bang

b)

the end of the universe

c)

particle expanding within elements

d)

nuclear fission

115.

What is the big bang theory?

a)

A theory that states that the universe started in a large mass and then imploded to form everything.

b)

A theory that states that the universe was there, will be and is there. Is homogeneous and isotropic.

c)

A theory that states that the universe is slowly coming back to a center.

d)

A theory that states that the universe started in a small mass and then expanded, the expansion cooled down the temperature and that resulted in the formation of matter, energy, space and time.

116.

What were the original two elements in our universe?

a)

Hydrogen and Lithium

b)

Helium and Oxygen

c)

Helium and Hydrogen

d)

None of the above

117.

At 10,000 degrees Celsius, hydrogen begins to change into helium and energy is released in a process called nuclerar fusion, this process occurs in: ______

a)

Planets. This is the reason planets reflect the sun´s light.

b)

Stars. That´s one of the reason stars have their own light.

c)

Earth´s core. This is the reason the core is melting the mantle.

d)

Stars. This is the reason stars are balls of fire.

118.

The red-shift in the spectral lines of light, reaching us from other galaxies implies that these galaxies ____________.

a)

Are moving closer to one another

b)

Are moving farther apart from one another

c)

Are in rapid rotation

d)

Redshift doesn´t exist

119.

The term big bang refers to _______________.

a)

The origin of the universe

b)

The ultimate fate of the universe

c)

A supernova explosion

d)

The formation of a quasar

120.

As part of the Big Bang Theory of the formation of the universe, scientists believe that over time, the universe is continually changing in what characteristic?

a)

From more dense to less dense

b)

From rotating to stationary

c)

From cooler to hotter

d)

From very large to very small

121.

All the stars we observe from Earth emit light that is shifted, to varying degrees, to longer wavelengths. This evidence is used to support the Big Bang Theory because it shows that stars we observe -

a)

are all older than our Sun.

b)

are made up of helium gas.

c)

use nuclear fusion to make light.

d)

are moving away from us.

122.

The Big Bang Theory suggests that our universe formed as the result of a huge explosion that sent all existing matter flying outward from a single point. The Big Bang Theory is supported by which of these observations?

a)

All matter in the universe is composed of the same atoms.

b)

All galaxies appear to be moving away from all other galaxies.

c)

All stars in the universe are approximately the same age.

d)

The universe is relatively the same temperature in all locations.

123.

The theory of the origin of the universe that is most popular among space scientists suggests that our universe originated how long ago?

a)

10 – 20 centuries ago

b)

10 – 20 thousand years ago

c)

10 – 20 million years ago

d)

10 – 20 billion years ago

124.

Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation (CMBR) is the term used to describe the residual microwave radiation observed everywhere in the universe that seems to have no single source. The observation of CMBR is used as evidence of the Big Bang Theory because it is believed to be -

a)

the result of collisions between neighboring galaxies.

b)

particles of dust that have absorbed radioactivity.

c)

radiation left over from the rapid expansion of matter.

d)

light energy emitted from the source of the Big Bang.

125.

Scientist that developed the new theory of general relativity

a)

Albert Einstein

b)

George Gamow

c)

Edwin Hubble

d)

Sir Issac Newton

126.

Scientist that developed the law of universal gravitation

a)

Albert Einstein

b)

Georges Lemaitre

c)

Edwin Hubble

d)

Sir Issac Newton

127.

First Scientist to to present observational evidence that supported that the universe is expanding. (aka... red shift)

a)

Edwin Hubble

b)

Albert Einstein

c)

George Gamow

d)

Georges Lemaitre

128.

What were the original two elements in our universe?

a)

Hydrogen and Lithium

b)

Helium and Oxygen

c)

Helium and Hydrogen

d)

None of the above

129.
The light we see from objects in the sky are from the past
a)
True
b)
False
130.

Space and all the matter & energy in it

a)

Space

b)

Universe

c)

Earth

d)

Milky Way

131.

Scientist that explained the relationship between distance of galaxies and speed at which those galaxies are moving away from each other

a)

Sir Issac Newton

b)

Albert Einstein

c)

George Lemaitre

d)

George Gamow

132.

Outlined the theory that explained how elements formed in the universe.

a)

George Clooney

b)

George Michael

c)

George Gamow

d)

Georges Lemaitre

133.

The theory that provide support of the big bang theory

a)

red shift

b)

blue shift

c)

red expansion

d)

theory of life

134.

the universe began a tremendous expansion 13-15 billion years ago

a)

big bang theory

b)

red shift

c)

light abundance

d)

theory of life

135.

a particle accelerator is used to model

a)

conditions that existed during the big bang

b)

the end of the universe

c)

particle expanding within elements

d)

nuclear fission

136.

What is the big bang theory?

a)

A theory that states that the universe started in a large mass and then imploded to form everything.

b)

A theory that states that the universe was there, will be and is there. Is homogeneous and isotropic.

c)

A theory that states that the universe is slowly coming back to a center.

d)

A theory that states that the universe started in a small mass and then expanded, the expansion cooled down the temperature and that resulted in the formation of matter, energy, space and time.

137.

What were the original two elements in our universe?

a)

Hydrogen and Lithium

b)

Helium and Oxygen

c)

Helium and Hydrogen

d)

None of the above

138.

At 10,000 degrees Celsius, hydrogen begins to change into helium and energy is released in a process called nuclerar fusion, this process occurs in: ______

a)

Planets. This is the reason planets reflect the sun´s light.

b)

Stars. That´s one of the reason stars have their own light.

c)

Earth´s core. This is the reason the core is melting the mantle.

d)

Stars. This is the reason stars are balls of fire.

139.

The red-shift in the spectral lines of light, reaching us from other galaxies implies that these galaxies ____________.

a)

Are moving closer to one another

b)

Are moving farther apart from one another

c)

Are in rapid rotation

d)

Redshift doesn´t exist

140.

The term big bang refers to _______________.

a)

The origin of the universe

b)

The ultimate fate of the universe

c)

A supernova explosion

d)

The formation of a quasar

141.

Choose the correct moon phase.

a)

Full moon

b)

Crescent moon

c)

Waxing Gibbous

d)

New moon

142.

The moon goes through each phase...

(a)  

143.

Name the moon phase

a)

Waning crescent

b)

Waxing crescent

c)

Waning gibbous

d)

Waxing gibbous

144.

The moon phases occur because...

a)

The moon grows and gets smaller.

b)

The moon revolves around the earth.

c)

The sun, earth, and the moon create shadows.

d)

The moon produces its own light.

145.

Name the moon phase

a)

First quarter

b)

Last quarter

c)

New moon

d)

Full moon

146.

As the moon moves from a new moon to a full moon, you see...

a)

The moon appearing increasingly lighter.

b)

The amount of light the moon is receiving is decreasing.

c)

The amount of light the moon gets stays constant.

d)

More light and then less light.

147.

The moon affects...

a)

How we all behave.

b)

The coriolis effect.

c)

The tides.

d)

Our physical health.

148.

As the moon revolves around the earth, the water follows the motion and causes...

a)

Some waves and currents.

b)

High tides and low tides.

c)

The moon phases.

d)

Sea levels.

149.

Which of the following words describe the phases of the moon?

a)

None, quarter, half, three quarters, full.

b)

Dark, light, half, quarter, red.

c)

New, crescent, quarter, gibbous, full.

d)

First quarter, second quarter, third quarter, fourth quarter.

150.

The moon ____ around the Earth.

a)

Orbits

b)

Climbs

c)

Jumps

d)

?

151.

How many phases does the moon go through?

a)

4

b)

8

c)

12

d)

6

152.
What type of tides would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?
a)
neap tide
b)
spring tide
c)
new moon tide
d)
full moon tide
153.

What type of tide would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?

a)
full moon tide
b)
new moon tide
c)
neap tide
d)
spring tide
154.
Which phase of the moon is represented in this diagram?
a)
new moon
b)
first quarter
c)
full moon
d)
last quarter/third quarter
155.
What causes tides?
a)
gravity
b)
wind
c)
spring
d)
neap
156.
The difference in levels of ocean water at high and low tides is the _________________.
a)
low tide
b)
tidal range
c)
high tide
d)
slack water
157.
Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?
a)
Sun
b)
Saturn
c)
Moon 
d)
Venus
158.
What type of tide will occur at 9:30 a.m.?
a)
low 
b)
high 
c)
none
d)
high and low
159.

What do we call the type of tide with small tidal ranges that happen when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other?

a)
Neap Tide
b)
Spring Tide
c)
Larger Change
d)
Smaller Change
160.
Why does the moon's gravitational pull have more of effect on tides than the sun's gravitational pull?
a)
they are the same
b)
the moon is larger than the sun
c)
tides are not caused by the moon
d)
the moon is closer to the Earth than the sun
161.
Which moon phase is a waning crescent?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
162.
Which moon phase is visible at position 4?
a)
new moon
b)
first quarter
c)
full moon
d)
third quarter
163.

Name the phase of the moon for letter h.

a)

Waning Gibbous

b)

Waxing Gibbous

c)

Waning Crescent

d)

Waxing Crescent

164.

This image is showing us a.....

a)

solar eclipse

b)

lunar eclipse

c)

phases of the moon

d)

earth eclipse

165.

This model is showing us a...

a)

lunar eclipse

b)

solar eclipse

c)

phases of the moon

d)

earth eclipse

166.

Why does a spring tide create much higher tides than normal tidal ranges?

a)

Because the moon and sun are combining their gravitational strength

b)

Because the moon is in its spring position, causing it to create more force

c)

Because it happens during springtime when the water is the lightest

d)

Because this is when the moon grows in size and goes super saiyan

167.
Which term describes the motion of the planets around the sun?
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
c)
completion
d)
galaxy
168.
The process of Earth spinning on its axis is referred to as
a)
revolution
b)
ionization
c)
rotation
d)
ellipse
169.
Earth is tilted on its
a)
axis
b)
side
c)
oval
d)
pole
170.
The amount of time it takes Earth to revolve around the sun is a 
a)
day
b)
24 hrs
c)
month
d)
year
171.
How many seasons are there in the United States
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
7
172.
When the hours of daylight and darkness are equal everywhere on Earth, the following occurs
a)
solstice
b)
summer
c)
eclipse
d)
equinox
173.
The sun revolves around the Earth
a)
true
b)
false
174.
The rotation of Earth is responsible for day and night
a)
true
b)
false
175.
The Earths tilt and revolution cause day and night
a)
true
b)
false
176.
Other than the tilt, rotation, and revolution..what must we have to have seasons?
a)
rain
b)
sun
c)
wind
177.
Why does the equator stay warm all year long?
a)
Because the direct rays hit the equator all year.
b)
Because the equator is cold all year long.
c)
Because the climate in a year does not change.
178.
In this simple diagram, the motion of both the Earth and Moon can be described as -
a)
Rotation
b)
Revolution
179.
How long does it take for the Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun?
a)
one day
b)
one week
c)
one month
d)
one year
180.
What looks to be the motion of the Sun in the sky is really caused by the motion of _____
a)
the Earth
b)
the stars
c)
the planets
d)
the Earth's axis
181.
When the part of the world that you're living in is leaning away from the Sun, its _____
a)
winter
b)
spring
c)
summer
d)
autumn
182.
When the part of the world that you're living in is leaning towards the Sun, its _____
a)
winter
b)
spring
c)
summer
d)
fall
183.
The invisible line that passes through the North Pole and the South Pole is called Earth's ____
a)
axis
b)
equator
c)
ecliptic
d)
prime meridian
184.
What does ROTATION mean?
a)
To SPIN
b)
To ORBIT or GO AROUND
185.
The MOON REVOLVES around the:
a)
Sun
b)
Earth
c)
The Moon doesn't revolve
d)
The Earth and Sun 
186.
You are getting ready for school.  On the other side of the world, students are getting ready for _______.
a)
school
b)
bed
c)
breakfast
d)
lunch
187.

What is # 2 used for?

a)

Heating food

b)

Night vision goggles

c)

TVs

d)

Gamma Rays

188.

Label # 3.

(a)  

189.

What do humans use to block # 4 rays?

(a)  

190.

What tool uses # 5?

(a)  

191.

Label # 6.

(a)  

192.

List the colors of visible light from highest energy to lowest energy.

(a)  

193.

Label #1

(a)  

194.

Label # 2

(a)  

195.

Define # 3 using its vocabulary term.

(a)  

196.

Label # 4

(a)  

197.
Explain the difference between wavelength and frequency.
4 lines
198.
Define nebulas.
4 lines
199.
What component best fits this definition? "A system of millions of stars, dust and gas held together by a gravitational pull"
a)
nebulas
b)
galaxies
c)
black holes
d)
supernovas
200.
Which component best fits this definition? "A small rocky object that orbit a star. Tend to be remnants left over from the early formation of our universe."
a)
satellites
b)
comets
c)
asteroids
d)
dwarf planets
201.

What is the name and type of galaxy Earth is in?

(a)  

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