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Science 3 - Sun Earth Moon

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the study of the universe and how it changes with time?

a)

Meteorology

b)

Astronomy

c)

Botany

d)

Zoology

2.

The Sun is a ball of hot burning gas

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which is true about the sun?

a)

We can walk on the sun.

b)

It is a star.

c)

It is a moon.

d)

It is a planet close to Earth.

4.

What is one thing that makes the sun different from other stars?

a)

It is the largest star.

b)

It is the farthest star.

c)

It is the closest star to Earth.

d)

It gives off light.

5.

The sun gives ____ and _____ energy to Earth.

a)

heat and light

b)

heat and star

c)

solar and gas

d)

light and dark

6.

What gives a plant the energy needed to make food?

a)

5-hour energy

b)

Sunlight

c)

wind

d)

lunch

7.

What holds Earth and all other planets together?

a)

Heat and Light

b)

Magnetisim

c)

Gravitational Pull

d)

Electricity

8.
What causes day and night on Earth?
a)
One Earth rotation
b)
One revolution around the sun
9.
What causes years on Earth?
a)
One Earth rotation
b)
One revolution around the sun
10.
How many moons does Earth have?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
11.
What determines a month on Earth?
a)
Moons rotation around Earth
b)
Moons revolution around Earth
12.
What is Earth?
a)
The 4th planet from the sun, we live on it. 
b)
The 3rd planet from the sun, we live on it. 
c)
The 2nd planet from the sun, we live on it. 
d)
The 5th planet from the sun, we live on it. 
13.

How long does it take the Earth to rotate once?

a)

29 days

b)

365 days

c)

24 hours

14.

The path one object takes as it revolves around another object in space is called:

a)

revolution

b)

rotation

c)

orbit

d)

axis

15.

Which is NOT a precautionary measure against the harmful effects of the sun?

a)

Joseph takes a bath regularly.

b)

Mark do some outdoor activities in a well-ventilated and shaded area.

c)

Jude plays ball between 10:00 am up to 3:00 pm outside their house.

d)

Gabriel drinks at least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day.

16.

TRUE OR FALSE
The food chain starts with the sun.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

TRUE OR FALSE

Without the sun's thermal energy, the whole water cycle will stop.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

TRUE OR FALSE

Overexposure to ultraviolet wavelengths is helpful and essential for the skin.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

AGREE OR DISAGREE

Apply sunblock lotion with Sun Protection Factor (SPF) and above to all exposed parts of the skin every time you want to go on an outdoor activity.

a)

Agree

b)

Disagree

20.

AGREE OR DISAGREE

Wear protective gear like caps, umbrellas, and sunglasses when going out during hot sunny days.

a)

Agree

b)

Disagree

21.

A dark area that is formed because the light is blocked is called (a)  

22.

The location of a shadow depends on where the light source is coming from.

a)

true

b)

false

23.

Choose the right shadow that can be created based on the sun position.

a)
b)
c)
24.

Which direction is right for creating this shadow

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

25.

If the sun is high in the sky, the shadow will be long.

a)

true

b)

false

26.

The sun is at it's ____________ point when a shadow is is it's shortest.

a)

lowest

b)

highest

c)

farthest

d)

nearest

27.

A shadows length is the shortest at ___________

a)

noon

b)

Sun rise

c)

Sun set

d)

4:00 pm

28.

Sometimes, Mary sees the moon as round "It is like a ball!" she says. Sometimes, only part is seen. Other times, It is not visible at all.


The changes the in the moon’s appearance as seen from Earth is called _______________

a)

Modes of the moon

b)

Phases of the moon

c)

Moon cutting

29.

How long does it take the Moon to orbit Earth?

a)

365 days

b)

29 1/2 days.

c)

7 days

d)

1 hour

30.

A ______ is when the side of the Moon facing Earth appears lit.

a)

New Moon

b)

Crescent Moon

c)

Full Moon

d)

Moon Phases

31.
A ______ is when the side of the Moon facing Earth appears to be not lit. 
a)
New Moon
b)
Crescent Moon
c)
Full Moon
d)
Moon Phases
32.
A ________ is when a small section of the Moon facing Earth is lighted. 
a)
New Moon
b)
Crescent Moon
c)
Full Moon
d)
Moon Phases
33.

What phase of the moon is shown?

a)

Gibbous Moon

b)

Quarter Moon

c)

Crescent Moon

d)

New Moon

34.
If the last full moon was on April 4th, when can you expect to see the next full moon? 
a)
April 29th
b)
July 4th
c)
May 4th
d)
September 12th
35.

How would you describe the Moon?

a)

Smooth surface with an atmosphere but no water

b)

Surface filled with craters and water but no atmosphere

c)

Filled with craters and dust, no water or atmosphere

d)

The same as Earth

36.
Why does the Moon have phases? 
a)
The moon reflects light from the sun. Sometimes there is a shadow on the moon and we only see part of it. 
b)
Only part of the moon is turned on and shining at a time. 
c)
The Earth is blocking the moon when we don't see it. 
d)
The moon moves out of sight. 
37.

How much of the Moon is always reflecting light from the Sun?

a)

The entire moon is always illuminated

b)

Half of the Moon is always illuminated; it's just not always facing Earth

c)

Half of the Moon is illuminated only during the new moon

d)

Half of the Moon is illuminated only during the full moon