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Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

Why do different phases of the moon occur?

a)

Different phase of the moon occur because of the reactive position of the Moon and Sun

b)

Difference phases of the moon occur because of the relative position of the Sun

c)

Different phases of the moon occur because of the relative position of the Moon and

Earth

d)

Different phases of the moon occur because of the reactive position of the Earth and

Sun

2.

Which of the following planets are gas giants?

a)

Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

b)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter

c)

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

d)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

3.

Which of the following are terrestrial planets?

a)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

b)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter

c)

Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

d)

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

4.

For a solar eclipse, the Sun, the Moon, and Earth must be in a particular alignment.Which alignment is correct?

a)

Sun-Moon-Earth

b)

Earth-Sun-Moon

c)

Moon-Sun-Earth

d)

Earth-Moon-Sun

5.

What causes the Earth to experience different seasons?

a)

The relationship between the sun and gravity.

b)

The relationship between the phases of the moon and gravity.

c)

The axial tilt of the Earth along with its rotation around its axis.

d)

The axial tilt of the Earth along with its revolution around the sun.

6.

Select a statement that is true about the Earth

a)

It is the closest planet to the sun.

b)

The moon has 8 phases that occur over a period of about a month.

c)

The Earth has several moons that rotate around it.

7.

Select a statement that is true about the Earth

a)

It is the closest planet to the sun.

b)

The atmosphere blocks out most of the harmful rays from the sun.

c)

The sun revolves around the Earth.

8.

Select a statement that is true about the Earth

a)

It is a geologically active planet that is constantly changing.

b)

The Earth has several moons that rotate around it.

c)

It is the closest planet to the sun.

9.

How many days does it take for the Earth to rotate and revolve?

a)

It takes 1 day to revolve and rotate.

b)

It takes 365 days to rotate and 1 day to revolve

c)

It takes 1 day to rotate and 365 days to revolve

d)

It takes 365 days to revolve and rotate

10.

What causes the phases of the moon?

a)

Tilt of Earth

b)

Revolution of Earth around the Sun

11.

Which planet is second from the Sun?

a)

Mercury

b)

Earth

c)

Venus

12.

How are the how the Moon, Earth and the Sun are arranged during the new moon phase?

a)

The Sun is next to the Moon followed by Earth

b)

The Earth next to the Sun followed by the Moon

c)

The Sun is on top of the Moon and next to the Earth

13.

Xavier drew a picture of a Moon each night. If Xavier drew a

new moon, what type of moon did Xavier draw about one week later?

a)

New moon

b)

First quarter