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Eath, Sun, and Moon

Total questions: 112

Worksheet time: 6hrs 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In a single day, the

a)

Earth revolves around the Sun

b)

Earth rotates on its axis

c)

Moon revolves around the Earth

d)

Sun rotates on its axis

2.

The time it takes the Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis is -

a)

one year

b)

one month

c)

one week

d)

one day

3.

It takes an entire year for the -

a)

Earth to rotate on its axis

b)

Earth to revolve around the Sun

c)

Moon to revolve around the Earth

d)

Sun to revolve around the Earth

4.

The time it takes the Earth to completely revolve around is

a)

one year

b)

one month

c)

one week

d)

one day

5.

The four seasons occur in -

a)

one year

b)

one month

c)

one week

d)

one day

6.

What causes the four seasons?

a)

The revolution of the moon around the Earth

b)

The revolution of the Earth around the Sun and position of its axis

c)

The revolution of the Sun around the earth

d)

The rotation of your body when you sit on a spinning chair

7.

When the earth casts a shadow on a full moon, it is called a -

a)

Moon shadow

b)

Solar Eclipse

c)

Lunar Eclipse

d)

Rude

8.

When the moon completely blocks our view of the sun, it is called...

a)

a lunar eclipse

b)

a super moon

c)

a Solar eclipse

d)

Solar flare

9.

The dark spots on the moon are called...

a)

Blemishes

b)

Marias

c)

Oceans

d)

Craters

10.

The sun...

a)

rises in the east, sets in the west

b)

rises in the west, sets in the east

c)

rises in the north, sets in the south

d)

rises in the south, sets in the north

11.
Question Image

Match the following

a)
1.

I am made of gases

b)
2.

I reflect sunlight at night.

c)
3.

Most of my surface is covered in water.

12.
Question Image

Match the following

a)
1.

I create my own energy.

b)
2.

I have different phases ( shapes and shadows)

c)
3.

My atmosphere allows for weathering, erosion and deposition.

13.
Question Image

Match the following

a)
1.

I have the most gravitational pull.

b)
2.

I am responsible for high tides and low tides.

c)
3.

Liquid and ice covers about 3/4 of the surface.

14.

What causes the variation in light in some parts of the world during the year?

a)

rotation

b)

tilt of the earth on its axis

c)

day and night

d)

revolution

15.

Night and day is evidence that the earth is

a)

rotating

b)

revolving

c)

cold

d)

warm

16.

What force keeps the moon around the earth and the Earth around the sun?

a)

galaxy

b)

nature

c)

gravity

d)

phases

17.

Different faces of the moon are called

a)

full moon

b)

phases

c)

face

d)

crescent moon

18.

If you saw a full moon today, how long would you have to wait to see another full moon?

a)

One day

b)

One week

c)

One month

d)

One year

19.

It takes just about a month for the moon to -

a)

completely revolve around the Earth

b)

travel to Earth

c)

leave its orbit

d)

revolve around the Sun

20.

The moon does not create its own __________, but reflects the light of the ___________.

a)

phase, sun

b)

light, sun

c)

sun, phase

d)

sun, light

21.

Why can't we see a New Moon?

a)

The light side is facing toward the Sun

b)

The light side is facing toward Earth

c)

Clouds are covering the Moon

d)

The light side is between the Sun and Earth, forming an eclipse

22.

What moon phase would occur ONE week after the moon shown

a)

New Moon

b)

Full Moon

c)

Waning Crescent

d)

First Quarter

23.

Describe the days and nights on Earth when the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing direct sunlight.

a)

Shorter days and longer nights

b)

Longer days and longer nights

c)

Longer days and shorter nights

d)

Shorter days and shorter nights

24.

What are the seasons that have Solstices?

a)

Winter and Spring

b)

Spring and Fall

c)

Winter and Summer

d)

Spring and Summer

25.

What are the seasons that have Equinoxes?

a)

Winter and Spring

b)

Spring and Fall

c)

Winter and Summer

d)

Spring and Summer

26.

What causes the ocean tides on Earth?

a)

Earth's Rotation

b)

Gravitational Pull of the Moon and Sun

c)

Gravitational Pull of Earth

d)

Earth's Revolution

27.

Which of these cycles is a direct result of Earth's rotation?

a)

Day and Night

b)

Moon Phases

c)

Rainfall and evaporation

d)

Seasons

28.

On which side of a house in Texas should a window be placed so that the people inside the house can see the sunrise each day through the window?

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

29.

Shadow casts by objects change throughout the day. The picture below shows the shadow cast by a tree at 3:00 p.m. Which picture shows how the tree's shadow most likely looked at 9:00 a.m. ?

a)
b)
c)
d)
30.

A student draws a model showing the movements on Earth, the moon, and the sun. Which arrow shows the movement that caused day and night on Earth?

a)

Arrow 1, because it shows the rotation of the sun

b)

Arrow 2, because it shows the orbit of Earth around the sun

c)

Arrow 3, because it shows the orbit of the moon around Earth

d)

Arrow 4, because it shows the rotation of the Earth

31.

The model shown represents a ___________ eclipse.

a)

solar

b)

lunar

32.

What type of eclipse is shown?

a)

solar

b)

lunar

33.

The model shown represents a ___________ eclipse.

a)

solar

b)

lunar

34.

What type of tide occurs during a new and full moon phase?

a)

spring tide

b)

neap tide

c)

full tide

35.

Which position must the moon be in to produce a solar eclipse?

a)

Earth must be between the moon and the sun

b)

The moon must be in a direct line between Earth and the sun

c)

The moon must be in the first quarter, with Earth tilted on its axis

d)

Earth and the moon must both be tilted on their axes in the same direction

36.

Which is most likely a result of Earth’s rotation?

a)

All parts of Earth experience the same temperatures

b)

All parts of Earth experience extreme temperature changes

c)

All parts of Earth experience periods of daylight and darkness

d)

All parts of Earth experience the same amount of daylight and darkness

37.

Which statement explains Earth’s position relative to the sun?

a)

The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing winter.

b)

The Southern Hemisphere is experiencing winter.

c)

The Northern and Southern Hemispheres are both experiencing autumn.

d)

The Northern and Southern Hemispheres are both experiencing summer.

38.
When the moon appears to be "getting smaller", we call this _______________.
a)
Waxing
b)
Waning
c)
Shrinking
d)
Disappearing
39.
What model is being shown?
a)
Seasons
b)
Hemispheres
c)
Phases of the Moon
d)
 Day and Night 
40.

If there is a new moon tonight, for the next two weeks will the moon appear larger. This is called

a)

waxing

b)

waning

41.

At which position would people on Earth see a New Moon?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

42.

What Seasons are occuring at position A?

a)

Northern Hemisphere (Summer)/ Southern Hemisphere (Winter)

b)

Northern Hemisphere (Fall)/ Southern Hemisphere (Winter)

c)

Northern Hemisphere (Spring)/ Southern Hemisphere (Fall)

d)

Northern Hemisphere (Winter)/ Southern Hemisphere (Summer)

43.

What Seasons are occuring at position B?

a)

Northern Hemisphere (Summer)/ Southern Hemisphere (Winter)

b)

Northern Hemisphere (Fall)/ Southern Hemisphere (Spring)

c)

Northern Hemisphere (Spring)/ Southern Hemisphere (Fall)

d)

Northern Hemisphere (Winter)/ Southern Hemisphere (Summer)

44.

What Seasons are occuring at position C?

a)

Northern Hemisphere (Summer)/ Southern Hemisphere (Winter)

b)

Northern Hemisphere (Fall)/ Southern Hemisphere (Spring)

c)

Northern Hemisphere (Spring)/ Southern Hemisphere (Fall)

d)

Northern Hemisphere (Winter)/ Southern Hemisphere (Summer)

45.

What Seasons are occuring at position D?

a)

Northern Hemisphere (Summer)/ Southern Hemisphere (Winter)

b)

Northern Hemisphere (Fall)/ Southern Hemisphere (Spring)

c)

Northern Hemisphere (Spring)/ Southern Hemisphere (Fall)

d)

Northern Hemisphere (Winter)/ Southern Hemisphere (Summer)

46.

Which part of the Earth is receiving the most direct Sunlight?

a)

Northern Hemisphere

b)

Southern Hemisphere

c)

Polar Hemisphere

d)

MidAtlantic Hemisphere

47.

Which part of the Earth is receiving the the least direct Sunlight?

a)

Northern Hemisphere

b)

Southern Hemisphere

c)

Polar Hemisphere

d)

MidAtlantic Hemisphere

48.

What happens during the Summer Solstice?

a)

Most direct sunlight

b)

Least direct sunlight

c)

Moderate sunlight

d)

temperate sunlight

49.

What happens during the Winter Solstice?

a)

Most direct sunlight

b)

Least direct sunlight

c)

Moderate sunlight

d)

temperate sunlight

50.

What happens during the Autumnal/Vernal Equinoxes?

a)

Equal day and Night

b)

Longer Days, shorter nights

c)

Shorter Days, longer nights

d)

Indirect sunlight

51.
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
52.
The hemisphere where you live 
a)
equator
b)
southern
c)
northern
d)
eastern
53.

Isla, Aria, and Jackson are planning a picnic during the vernal equinox at a local park. Can you help them figure out what season it will be in the Northern Hemisphere?

a)

spring

b)

winter

c)

autumn

d)

summer

54.

Label the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

a)

Northern Hemisphere

b)

Southern Hemisphere

1
2
1)
2)
55.

Benjamin, Charlotte, and Jackson are discussing the start of spring. When does the vernal equinox occur, signaling the beginning of spring?

a)

June 1st

b)

March 20th or 21st

c)

December 25th

d)

April 1st

56.

Abigail, Sophia, and Ava are discussing the date of the autumnal equinox. When does it occur?

a)

October 31

b)

December 25

c)

July 4

d)

September 22 or 23

57.

Benjamin, Nora, and Samuel are planning a winter holiday trip. They want to go on the day of the winter solstice. When does the winter solstice occur?

a)

December 21st or 22nd

b)

November 30th

c)

January 1st

d)

March 20th

58.

Match the following:

a)

Vernal Equinox

1.

Spring

b)

Autumnal Equinox

2.

Fall

c)

Summer Solstice

3.

Summer

d)

Winter Solstice

4.

Winter

59.

1. What season is Sallisaw, Oklahoma, experiencing in month 4?

a)

Spring or Fall, because the hours of daylight and darkness are equal

b)

Summer, because Earth’s tilt causes more hours of daylight in the summer

c)

Decreasing in month 4

d)

Winter because more daylight hour means there will also be more hours of darkness.

60.

1. Which diagram shows how the Earth’s axis is tilted when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

a)
b)
c)
d)
61.

1. Based on the picture, people living in the Northern hemisphere are generally experiencing_____

a)

Fewer hours of daylight and warmer temperatures

b)

Fewer hours of daylight and cooler temperatures

c)

More hours of daylight and warmer temperatures

d)

More hours of daylight and cooler temperatures

62.

1. Which of these locations on Earth experiences least variations in the length of daylight hours throughout the year?

a)

Arctic Circle

b)

Tropic of Cancer

c)

Equator

d)

Tropic of Capricorn

63.

When the moon appears to be illuminated on the RIGHT side it is ____.

a)

Waxing

b)

Waning

64.

When the moon appears to be illuminated on the RIGHT side it is ____.

a)

Waxing

b)

Waning

65.

When the moon appears to be illuminated on the LEFT side it is ____.

a)

Waxing

b)

Waning

66.

How many phases are in the moon cycle?

a)

8

b)

10

c)

12

d)

16

67.

Match the following

a)
1.

waxing crescent

b)
2.

full moon

c)
3.

new moon

68.

Which moon phases is this?

a)

waxing crescent

b)

first quarter

c)

new moon

d)

full moon

69.

Match the following

a)
1.

first quarter

b)
2.

third quarter

c)
3.

waning crescent

70.

Match the following

a)
1.

waxing gibbous

b)
2.

waning gibbous

c)
3.

new moon

71.

Is this a waxing OR waning crescent moon?

a)

waxing crescent

b)

waning crescent

72.

Is this a waxing OR waning gibbous moon?

a)

waxing gibbous moon

b)

waning gibbous moon

73.

What is the name of the missing moon phase?

a)

new moon

b)

waning gibbous

c)

waxing gibbous

d)

quarter moon

74.

Which student is correct?

a)

Jose

b)

Darlene

c)

both students

d)

neither student

75.

Which evidence best supports your answer?

a)

Summer happens when the day and night are equal in length.

b)

The hemisphere that is tilted away from the Sun experiences summer.

c)

The equator receives more direct sunlight than the poles.

d)

The hemisphere that is tilted towards the Sun experiences summer.

76.
What phase is next?
a)
waxing gibbous
b)
waning gibbous
c)
full moon
d)
new moon
77.
What phase of the moon would be next?
a)
waxing crescent
b)
waxing gibbous
c)
waning crescent
d)
waning crescent
78.
Put the phases in correct order.
a)
w, x, y, z
b)
w, x, z, y
c)
w, z, x, y
d)
w, y, z, x
79.
Which phase of the moon is represented in this diagram?
a)
new moon
b)
first quarter
c)
full moon
d)
last quarter/third quarter
80.
Which lunar phase is occurring at S?
a)
New Moon
b)
Full Moon
c)
waning crescent
d)
waxing crescent
81.
Which lunar phase is occurring at V?
a)
New Moon
b)
Full Moon
82.

If you observe a full moon on the 19th, which lunar phase would you observe on the 22nd?

a)

waxing gibbous

b)

waning gibbous

c)

third quarter

d)

waxing crescent

83.

If today is the 1st and we view a New Moon, on what date will we observe a Full Moon?

a)

8th

b)

15th

c)

22nd

d)

29th

84.
Which lunar phase will complete the pattern?
a)
Last quarter
b)
New moon
c)
Full moon
d)
Waxing gibbous
85.
Based on the information in this table, which moon phase was most likely visible on June 9, 2005?
a)
Waxing crescent
b)
Waxing gibbous
c)
Full moon
d)
New Moon
86.
How much time passes between Position "a" and Position "g"
a)

One Day

b)

One Week

c)

Two Weeks

d)

One Month

87.
Which moon phases are "crescents"?
a)
1 and 5
b)
2 and 8
c)
4 and 6
d)
3 and 7
88.

Tonight is a 1st Quarter moon. In approximately 7 days what kind of moon would you see?

a)

Full Moon

b)

New Moon

c)

1st Quarter

d)

3rd Quarter

89.

Two friends want to go for a night hike when there is a full moon in July. If there is a third-quarter moon on July 2, what is the approximate date of the next full moon?

a)

July 9

b)

July 16

c)

July 23

d)

July 30

90.

When do Spring Tides occur?

a)

During the new moon and full moons

b)

During the crescent moons

c)

During the Spring

d)

During the gibbous moons

91.

What do you call small tides where the high tide is not as high as usual and the low tides are not as low as usual?

a)

neap tides

b)

spring tides

c)

orbital eccentricity

d)

orbital declination

92.

Tides are caused by the difference in the gravitational force of the ________ and ________ across the ________.

a)

earth, sun, moon

b)

sun, mars, jupiter

c)

sun, moon, earth

d)

tide, water, sun

93.

The tidal force exerted by the ______ is stronger that the tidal force exerted by the _______.

a)

earth, ocean

b)

sun, moon

c)

moon, stars

d)

moon, sun

94.

The moon is mainly responsible for the tides on Earth because it is _________ _________.

a)

much closer

b)

far away

c)

behind the sun

95.

The combined gravitational forces between the sun, moon, and earth result in different ______ _______.

a)

ocean waves

b)

tidal ranges

c)

sea level

d)

sun rays

96.

The _____ _____ is the difference between the levels of ocean water at high tides and low tides. That range depends on the sun-Earth-moon;s position.

a)

ocean waves

b)

mountain level

c)

sea level

d)

tidal range

97.

_____ Tides occur when the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon are in a __________ line.

a)

Spring, straight

b)

Neap, straight

c)

High, zigzag

d)

Low, zigzag

98.

_____ ______ occur when the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon are in a ______ degree angle.

a)

Spring tides. 90°

b)

Neap tides, 90°

c)

High tides, 90°

d)

Low tides, 90°

99.

What does this illustration tell you about the tides?

a)

There are 4 seasons

b)

There are 4 quarters

c)

There are 2 spring tides and 2 neap tides

d)

The earth is at the top of the illustration

100.

What type of tide does this represent?

a)

Neap

b)

Full

c)

Quarter

d)

Spring

101.

What type of tide does this represent?

a)

Spring

b)

low

c)

Neap

d)

high

102.
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
103.
What do we call a tide that has a large range?
a)
gravity
b)
wind
c)
spring
d)
neap
104.
What do we call tides that have a smaller range 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
105.
If tides alternate from high to low and there are two of each type of tide a day, about how many hours will generally be between each different tide?
a)
2 hours
b)
6 hours
c)
12 hours
d)
24 hours
106.
What type of tide will occur at 9:30 a.m.?
a)
low 
b)
high 
c)
none
d)
high and low
107.
How many high tides does a place have each day?
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
2
108.

Generally, any beach location will have ​ (a)   each day.​

Choose from the below words
2 high tides and 2 low tides
1 high tide and 1 low tide
1 high tide
1 low tide
1 high tide and 2 low tides
109.
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
110.

How many times a day to we experience a change in tidal levels?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

111.

When sea levels are lower than average, what type of tide is occuring?

a)

High Tide

b)

Low Tide

c)

Spring Tide

d)

Neap Tide

112.

When sea levels are higher than average what type of tide is occuring?

a)

High Tide

b)

Low Tide

c)

Spring Tide

d)

Neap Tide

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