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Astronomy Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The the follow Moon phases in the correct order

a)

New Moon

b)

Waxing Crescent

c)

1st Quarter

d)

Waxing Gibbeous

e)

Full Moon

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
2.

The Moon takes (a)   days to go through all its phases


Choose from the below words

29.5

365

31

3.

Match the following

a)

waning Moon

1.

phase when the part of the Moon that is visible DECREASES

b)

phases

2.

changing shapes of the Moon

c)

gibbous phase

3.

phase when more than half of the Moon is visible from Earth

d)

waxing Moon

4.

phase when the part of the Moon that is visible INCREASES

e)

crescent phase

5.

phase when less than half of the Moon is visible from Earth

4.

​ (a)   is the field of science that focuses on our solar system, stars and universe.

Choose from the below words

biosphere

geosphere

atmosphere

Astronomy

5.

the study of objects beyond Earth's atmosphere

a)

Environmental Science

b)

geology

c)

meteorology

d)

oceanography

e)

astronomy

6.

The North Star, named ​ (a)   , is almost directly above the North Pole.

Choose from the below words

Polaris

Sirius

7.

Which of the following observations must be done from space?

a)

infrared

b)

ultraviolet

c)

visible spectrum

d)

x-ray

8.

The ​ ​ (a)   attraction between the Sun, Moon, and Earth will change the sea level.

Choose from the below words

gravitational

axis

strong

weak

9.

Because the Earth spins on its ​ (a)   , different places on Earth get further and/or closer to the Moon. This causes​ (b)   at different places and times.

Choose from the below words

axis

different tides

revolution

rotation

gravitational pull

10.

Match the following

a)

Lunar Eclipse

1.

Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon - causing shadow of Earth to block moon's light

b)

Solar Eclipse

2.

Occurs during the day - the moon blocks the Sun's light from reaching Earth

c)
3.

Solar Eclipse

d)
4.

Lunar Eclipse

11.

A _____________ bursts through Earth's atmosphere at amazingly fast speeds and appears as a "shooting star"

a)

Meteorite

b)

Meteor

c)

Meteoroid

12.

A small rock in space that is orbiting the sun. This object is similar to an asteroid, but it is smaller in size. It will become a meteor once it enters Earth's atmosphere

a)

Meteoroid

b)

Meteor

c)

Meteorite

13.

What model does this represent?

a)

Geocentric 

b)

Heliocentric 

14.

In which arm of the Milky Way galaxy is the Earth located?

a)

Orion-Cygnus Arm

b)

Perseus Arm

c)

Scutum-Centaurus Arm

d)

None of them

15.

Which galaxy do we live in?

a)

Andromeda

b)

ESO 146-IG 005

c)

Milky Way

d)

Seque 2

16.

Where is our Solar System located in the Milky Way galaxy?

a)

Near the center

b)

Near the outside on one of the arms

17.

Which statement is true?

a)

The galaxies are moving toward us.

b)

The galaxies are moving away from us.

c)

The universe remains static or unchanged in motion.

d)

None of the above

18.

A meteor that does not burn up in Earth's atmosphere and reaches Earth's surface

a)

Meteorite

b)

Meteoroid

c)

Meteor

19.

This image shows the:

a)

Geocentric Solar System

b)

Heliocentric Solar System

20.

Which three planets are known as terrestrial planets due to their high density and rocky composition?

a)

Venus, Saturn, Neptune

b)

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus

c)

Venus, Neptune, Pluto

d)

Mercury, Mars, Venus

21.

Which of the following correctly lists Earth, Jupiter, the Moon, and the Sun in order from largest to smallest?

a)

Jupiter, Earth, the Sun, the Moon

b)

the Sun, Jupiter, Earth, the moon

c)

the Sun, Jupiter, the Moon, Earth

d)

Jupiter, the Sun, Earth, the Moon

22.

What is the primary cause of the seasons on Earth?

a)

The distance of Earth from the Sun

b)

The tilt of Earth's axis

c)

The shape of Earth's orbit

d)

The rotation of Earth on its axis

23.

Which of the following best describes a black hole?

a)

A star that has exploded

b)

A region of space with strong gravitational pull

c)

A planet with no atmosphere

d)

A large asteroid

24.

What is the main component of the Sun?

a)

Helium

b)

Oxygen

c)

Hydrogen

d)

Carbon

25.

Which of the following phenomena is responsible for the red color of Mars?

a)

Presence of water

b)

Iron oxide on the surface

c)

Volcanic activity

d)

Atmospheric gases