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Sun-Moon-Earth Review

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 3hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What causes day and night?
a)
revolution of Earth
b)
rotation of Earth
c)
orbit of Earth
d)
The moon blocks the Sun
2.
What degree is the earth tilted?
a)
23
b)
25
c)
23.5
d)
25.5
3.
How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis one time?
a)
24 hours
b)
24.25 hours
c)
365 days
d)
365.25 days
4.
Period of 24 hours or the time it takes Earth to make one complete spin on its axis
a)
Rotation
b)
Compass
c)
Sundail
d)
Movement
5.
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
6.
What causes the sun to look like it is rising in the east and setting in the west?
a)
moon's orbit
b)
sun's rotation
c)
Earth's revolution
d)
Earth's rotation
7.
What is the name of the imaginary line running through the North Pole to the South Pole?
a)
orbit
b)
axis
c)
equator
d)
latitude
8.
The Earth revolves around the sun.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
When the Earth spins on its axis this causes ___________________
a)
all four seasons to happen.
b)
day and night to happen.
c)
the moon to go through phases.
d)
high tides and low tides.
10.
Why do globes lean sideways?
a)
To allow them to spin easier.
b)
To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.
c)
To demonstrate the effects of gravity.
d)
To demonstrate day and night.
11.
Objects in the sky appear to move from _______ to _______.
a)
East to West
b)
West to East
c)
North to South
d)
South to North
12.

Earth revolves around the sun every ----, which is why we have a leap year every 4 years.

a)
365.25 days
b)
365 days
c)
24 hours
13.

Which direction does Earth rotate?

a)

clockwise

b)

counterclockwise

c)

left to right

d)

up and down

14.

Earth revolves around the sun in a ______ direction.

a)

clockwise

b)

counterclockwise

c)

rotational

d)

forward moving

15.
This picture shows Earth's 
a)
Rotation
b)
Revolution
16.
In this diagram, the motion of the Earth can best be described as -
a)
Rotation
b)
Revolution
17.
What are the reasons for the seasons?
a)
Earth's tilt and rotation.
b)
Earth's rotation and revolution.
c)
Earth's tilt and revolution.
d)
Earth's tilt and resolution
18.

What season is the northern hemisphere experiencing in the photo?

a)

Fall

b)

Spring

c)

Winter

d)

Summer

19.

In the US, what time of day is it, according to the photo?

a)

Day

b)

Night

20.

In the US, what time of day is it, according to the photo?

a)

Day

b)

Night

21.
Earth is tilted as it revolves around the sun which gives us seasons. Which season would it be in North America at letter D?
a)
Summer
b)
Spring
c)
Winter
d)
Fall
22.
In winter, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?
a)
towards
b)
up
c)
down
d)
away
23.
In summer, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?
a)
towards
b)
up
c)
down
d)
away
24.
In spring/summer, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?
a)
towards
b)
Neither away or toward
c)
away
25.
Why is it warmer in the summer?
a)
Closer to the sun
b)
More direct light from Earth's tilt
c)
Stronger light from the sun
d)
Earth spins slower
26.
Why is the Equator warmest?
a)
Because it is closest to the sun.
b)
Because it receives the most direct sunlight
c)
Because no clouds form here.
d)
Because it is far from the sun
27.
Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
28.
Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
29.
Choose the correct phase.
a)
Waxing Crescent
b)
Waning Crescent
c)
Waning Gibbous
d)
Waxing Gibbous
30.
Choose the correct phase.
a)
Waning Gibbous
b)
Waxing Gibbous
c)
Last Quarter
d)
First Quarter
31.
Choose the correct Moon Phase.
a)
New Moon
b)
Full Moon
c)
First Quarter
d)
Last Quarter
32.
Choose the correct phase.
a)
Waning Gibbous
b)
Waxing Gibbous
c)
Waning Crescent
d)
Waxing Crescent
33.
Choose the correct phase.
a)
First Quarter
b)
Last Quarter
c)
waning gibbous
d)
waxing gibbous
34.
Choose the correct phase.
a)
waning crescent
b)
waxing crescent
c)
waning gibbous
d)
waxing gibbous
35.
Choose the correct phase.
a)
Last Quarter
b)
First Quarter
c)
waning crescent
d)
waxing crescent
36.

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.

37.

The moon affects...

a)

How we all behave.

b)

The coriolis effect.

c)

The tides.

d)

Our physical health.

38.

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.

39.

How many phases does the moon go through?

a)

4

b)

8

c)

12

d)

6

40.
A[n] ______________ tide occurs when the sun is at right angles to the line between Earth and the moon. 
a)
high
b)
neap
c)
low
d)
spring
41.
Differences in the moon's and sun's pull on different sides of the Earth cause _________.
a)
gravity
b)
lunar phases
c)
tides
d)
dabbing
42.
A[n] ___________ tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and the moon are nearly in a line. 
a)
spring
b)
high
c)
low
d)
neap
43.
The bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon produces ___________.
a)
high tide
b)
low tide
c)
neap tide
d)
spring tide
44.
Tides are the cycle of rising and falling ocean water that repeats automatically every
a)
24 hours
b)
12.5 hours
c)
25 hours
d)
6.25 hours
45.
Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?
a)
Sun
b)
Saturn
c)
Moon 
d)
Venus
46.
What causes tides?
a)
gravity
b)
wind
c)
spring
d)
neap
47.
How many low tides and high tides happen in a day?
a)
1 low tide, 1 high tide
b)
4 low tides, 4 high tides
c)
3 low tides, 3 high tides
d)
2 low tides, 2 high tides
48.
The Moon has a greater influence on Earth tides than the Sun because...
a)
it is smaller than the Sun
b)
it revolves around the Earth
c)
it is closer to the Earth
49.

A ​ (a)   ​ (b)   eclipse occurs when the  Sun’s surface is completely blocked out by the  

Moon.​ ​

Choose from the below words
total
solar
partial
lunar
50.

A ​ (a)   ​ (b)   eclipse occurs  when only part of the Sun’s surface is blocked by  the Moon.

Choose from the below words
partial
solar
total
lunar
51.

The Moon phase during a solar eclipse is ​ (a)   ​

Choose from the below words
New Moon
Full Moon
52.

 A ​ (a)   ​ (b)   eclipse occurs when the Moon  passes into the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow.

Choose from the below words
total
lunar
partial
solar
53.

What phase is the Moon in during a lunar  

eclipse?

a)

New Moon

b)

Full Moon

c)

First Quarter

54.

In the diagram, a ​​ (a)   is  occurring.​

Choose from the below words
solar eclipse
lunar eclipse
55.

In the diagram above, a ​ (a)   is occurring.

Choose from the below words
lunar eclipse
solar eclipse
56.

Why does a Lunar Eclipse always happen with a full moon phase?

a)

Because the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

b)

Because the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun.

c)

Because the Sun is between the Earth and the Moon.

57.

A solstice event occurs when

a)

the sun's rays reach their highest or lowest point in respect to the equator

b)

the sun's rays shine most directly at the equator

c)

the Earth has it's longest period of daylight hours

58.

How many types of Solstices are there?

a)

4

b)

2

c)

1

d)

3

59.

All of the following are true about equinox events except

a)

the length of day and night are equal

b)

the sun's rays reach their highest point above the equator

c)

the sun's rays shine most directly on the equator

d)

they occur in March and September

60.

During a summer solstice the America, the southern hemisphere experiences

a)

a vernal equinox

b)

the autmunal equinox

c)

a summer solstice

d)

a winter solstice

61.
What is a difference between spring and neap tides?
a)
Spring tides occur when the earth and sun are IN LINE with the new or full moon. 
b)
Spring tides occur when moon in 3rd or 1st quarter phases
c)
Spring tides are LOWER than neap tides
d)
Spring tides occur in Spring and neap tides can occur in any season
62.
Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?
a)
Sun
b)
Saturn
c)
Moon 
d)
Venus
63.
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
64.
The diagram below shows the alignment of the sun, the moon, and Earth. In which locations are neap tides taking place?
a)
1 and 2
b)
1 and 3
c)
2 and 4
d)
3 and 4
65.
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
66.
What is a difference between spring and neap tides?
a)
Spring tides occur when the earth and sun are IN LINE with the new or full moon. 
b)
Spring tides occur when moon in 3rd or 1st quarter phases
c)
Spring tides are LOWER than neap tides
d)
Spring tides occur in Spring and neap tides can occur in any season
67.
Which moon phase is shown in this diagram?
a)
new moon
b)
first quarter
c)
full moon
d)
last quarter/3rd quarter
68.

What is a high tide?

a)

Sea pulled TOWARD the moon where Earth is CLOSEST to the moon

b)

Sea pulled AWAY from the moon where Earth is FARTHEST to the moon

c)

Sea pulled AWAY from the moon where Earth is CLOSEST to the moon

69.
What are ocean tides?
a)
Long waves due to the gravitational pull of the moon only.
b)
Long period waves caused by wind.
c)
Short period waves caused by wind. 
d)
Long waves due to the gravitational pull between the Earth,sun and the moon
70.
Which phase of the moon is represented in this diagram?
a)
new moon
b)
first quarter
c)
full moon
d)
last quarter/third quarter
71.
What type of tide will occur at 9:30 a.m.?
a)
low 
b)
high 
c)
none
d)
high and low

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