WorksheetsEarth and Space Pre-Test
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Why does the sun appear to move from east to west across the sky?
Earth revolves around the sun.
The sun changes its distance from Earth.
Earth rotates on its axis.
The sun moves sideways past Earth.
Ella found a star, Arcturus, with her telescope at 8 p.m. She looked again at 10 p.m. and found that Arcturus was higher in the sky. What caused this change?
Earth's rotation
Earth's tilt
Earth's orbit
Earth's seasons
Which phrase best describes the inner planets of the solar system?
made up of rock
covered in ice
filled with water
surrounded by air
What keeps Earth in orbit around the sun?
Earth's rotation on its axis
the sun's rotation on its axis
gravity between Earth and the sun
gravity between the Earth and the moon
Which object stays in orbit around Earth?
Mars
the moon
asteroid
constellations
When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, what season is that part of Earth having?
winter
spring
summer
fall
What causes day and night on Earth?
Earth revolving around the sun
the moon revolving around Earth
Earth rotating on its axis
long and short shadows
Which is the correct order of the outer planets from the sun?
Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune
Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter, Neptune
Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Why does the sun look larger to us than other stars do?
It puts out more light than other stars do.
The color of the sun makes it look bigger.
It is closest star to Earth.
It is the largest star.
Jackson's friend said he would visit in one revolution of Earth. When should Jackson expect his friend?
In one year
In one day
In one month
In 24 hours
What would you expect to happen if Earth did not tilt on its axis?
There would be no change.
The days would be shorter.
There would be the same season all year.
It would always be day time.
