WorksheetsTopic 11 Assessment
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 14mins
Aria, Avery, and Sophia are studying astronomy and noticed that only one side of the moon is visible from Earth. Explain why this phenomenon occurs.
In a classroom discussion, Hannah argues that the idea that the sun is the center of the universe is best explained by which model?
geocentric model
meteorical model
heliocentric model
milky way model
During a school astronomy project, Olivia pointed out that the moon is Earth's only natural:
zodiac
orbit
satellite
meteor
In a science class, Wyatt is learning about planets. He discovers that a planet is large enough to have been rounded by its own:
rotation
moon
orbit
gravity
Which term describes the time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?
a day
a month
a year
a decade
What causes the different phases of the moon as seen from Earth?
The moon's rotation around the Earth
The Earth's shadow on the moon
The sun's position relative to the moon
Cloud cover from the Earth's atmosphere
The gravitational pull of the moon affects the Earth's oceans, causing what phenomenon?
earthquake
tide
volcanic eruption
solar flare
The moon around the Earth.
(a)
Match the following
Streak of light seen from a fragment of material burning up in our atmosphere.
Meteor
A large object that survives the atmosphere and makes an impact.
Meteoroid
Fragment left after an impact.
Meteorite
Which of the following best describes the term 'solar eclipse'?
The moon passing between the sun and Earth, blocking the sun's light
The Earth passing between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon
The sun moving behind the Earth, causing darkness
The moon moving into the Earth's shadow
