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CBA #3 Earth and Space Review

Total questions: 175

Worksheet time: 5hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What step of the water cycle occurs when liquid water changes into water vapor?

a)

precipitation

b)

accumulation

c)

condensation

d)

evaporation

2.

The sun is the source of energy for the water cycle.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Condensation occurs when water vapor_____________.

a)

heats up and becomes liquid water

b)

cools off and becomes liquid water

c)

freezes and becomes ice

d)

rains on the land

4.

The Earth can make new water, we just have to wait long enough for the cycle to be over.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of the following weather tools measures rainfall?

a)

barometer

b)

wind vane

c)

anemometer

d)

rain gauge

6.

Which of the following are forms of precipitation? Click ALL that apply.

a)

Rain

b)

Snow

c)

Dew

d)

Hail

7.

Which of the following is an example of condensation?

a)

Water boiling on a stove

b)

Puddles on the sidewalk after a hard rain

c)

water droplets on the outside of a cold drink

d)

Snow falling in Colorado

8.

The process when plants release water vapor from their leaves is called _____________.

a)

precipitation

b)

evaporation

c)

transpiration

d)

condensation

9.

Check all the boxes that are true.

a)

Over 70% of Earth is covered in water

b)

All living things need water to survive

c)

Most of the water on Earth is freshwater/drinkable

d)

We are drinking the same water that the dinosaurs drank millions of years ago

10.

Which weather tool measures wind direction?

a)

wind vane

b)

anemometer

c)

hygrometer

d)

barometer

11.

_____________________ happens when rocks on Earth's surface break apart or change without moving anywhere.

a)

Erosion

b)

Weathering

c)

Deposition

12.

_____________________ is the movement of soil and rock by wind, water, ice, and gravity.

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

13.

______________________ occurs when eroded materials stop moving and begin to build up.

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

14.

_______________ moves material from one place to another.

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

15.

This is an example of _____________________________.

a)

physical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

16.

The Grand Canyon was caused by _____________________ erosion from the Colorado River.

a)

water

b)

wind

17.

The movement of water in a river causes the rocks to become ______________ over time.

a)

smaller/smoother

b)

larger/rougher

18.

A ______________ is a hill of sand created by the wind.

a)

dune

b)

delta

c)

sediment

19.
The earth's surface is always
a)
the same
b)
changing
c)
smooth
d)
wet
20.
Which one is erosion?
a)
techtonic plates
b)
ice cracking the rock
c)
wind blowing sand
d)
a delta
21.
Deposition changes the earth's surface by
a)
making holes in the earth's surface
b)
creating new landforms
c)
gushing lava
d)
cleaning the earth's surface
22.
Erosion is the
a)
 laying down of earth’s weathered rocks 
b)
movement of weathered rock 
c)
breaking down of rocks  
d)
Katy Perry's new hit
23.
Erosion creates
a)
trees
b)
sand dunes
c)
glaciers
d)
canyons
24.

Some examples of slow changes are

a)

earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides

b)

weathering, erosion and deposition

c)

sloths in the rain forest

d)

turtle vs snail racing

25.

Some examples of fast changes are

a)

earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides

b)

weathering, erosion and deposition

c)

sloths in the rain forest

d)

turtle vs snail racing

26.
When camping in west Texas, we wake one morning to discover that our car and tent are covered with a thin layer of sand. 
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
27.

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks? The freezing water—

a)

keeps the rocks in place.

b)

makes the rocks last longer.

c)

expands cracks and breaks rocks.

d)

causes rocks to fall in landslides.

28.

Sea caves are coastal landform made by

a)

Erosion

b)

Deposition

29.

Beaches are form by

a)

Erosion

b)

Deposition

c)

All above

30.
The natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
d)
jackhammering
31.
The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
d)
dumptruck
32.
How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—
a)
keeps the rocks in place
b)
makes the rocks last longer
c)
expands cracks and breaks rocks
d)
causes rocks to fall in landslides
33.
How do plants weather rocks?
a)
during photosynthesis
b)
when roots grow into cracks of rocks and expand the rock
c)
when the plant moves water from the roots to the leaves
34.

Erosion ________________________.

a)

breaks down rock

b)

moves rocks

c)

deposits rock

d)

is caused by ice wedging

35.

Weathering is the__________________.

a)

breaking down of rocks

b)

movement of rocks

c)

deposition of rocks

36.

What process most likely formed the Grand Canyon?

a)

weathering by wind

b)

rain pounding the rocks

c)

erosion by a river (water)

37.

_____________________ happens when rocks on Earth's surface break apart or change without moving anywhere.

a)

Erosion

b)

Weathering

c)

Deposition

38.

_____________________ is the movement of soil and rock by wind, water, ice, and gravity.

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

39.

______________________ occurs when eroded materials stop moving and begin to build up.

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

40.

The Grand Canyon was caused by _____________________ erosion from the Colorado River.

a)

water

b)

wind

41.

Which process describes rain washing away soil from a hill?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

42.

Which process describes layers of sediment forming at the bottom of the ocean?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

43.

Which process describes flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

44.

Weather ____________ every day.

a)

changes

b)

is the same

45.

Weather in any area tends to follow a ____________.

a)

pattern

b)

map

46.

_______________ is the average weather pattern of a region over time.

a)

Climate

b)

Maps

47.

Climate ___________ from weather.

a)

is the same

b)

differs

48.

Average temperature and average rainfall, in addition to other weather information, are important parts of _____________.

a)

climate

b)

changes

49.

The United States can also be divided into many specific local climate ____________.

a)

patterns

b)

zones

50.

Climate is closely related to latitude, which is a location's distance north or south of the ________________.

a)

equator

b)

north pole

51.

Because Earth is shaped like a sphere, areas closer to the equator receive _________ direct energy from the sun than do areas farther from the equator.

a)

more

b)

less

52.

A ___________ is the constant movement of ocean water.

a)

current

b)

pool

53.

Ocean currents moderate worldwide ________________ throughout the year.

a)

zones

b)

temperatures

54.

Several factors affect ____________ in different places on Earth.

a)

climate

b)

clouds

55.

Being near an __________ or other large body of water affects climate.

a)

pond

b)

ocean

56.

How high in the atmosphere a place is affects its climate. This is called __________________.

a)

elevation

b)

distance

57.

Mountains can also affect how wet a climate is. Air cools and loses _________________ as it moves up and over a mountain.

a)

moisture

b)

heat

58.

Weather ____________ every day.

a)

changes

b)

is the same

59.

Weather in any area tends to follow a ____________.

a)

pattern

b)

map

60.

_______________ is the average weather pattern of a region over time.

a)

Climate

b)

Maps

61.

Climate ___________ from weather.

a)

is the same

b)

differs

62.

Average temperature and average rainfall, in addition to other weather information, are important parts of _____________.

a)

climate

b)

changes

63.

The United States can also be divided into many specific local climate ____________.

a)

patterns

b)

zones

64.

Climate is closely related to latitude, which is a location's distance north or south of the ________________.

a)

equator

b)

north pole

65.

Because Earth is shaped like a sphere, areas closer to the equator receive _________ direct energy from the sun than do areas farther from the equator.

a)

more

b)

less

66.

A ___________ is the constant movement of ocean water.

a)

current

b)

pool

67.

Ocean currents moderate worldwide ________________ throughout the year.

a)

zones

b)

temperatures

68.

Several factors affect ____________ in different places on Earth.

a)

climate

b)

clouds

69.

Being near an __________ or other large body of water affects climate.

a)

pond

b)

ocean

70.

How high in the atmosphere a place is affects its climate. This is called __________________.

a)

elevation

b)

distance

71.

Mountains can also affect how wet a climate is. Air cools and loses _________________ as it moves up and over a mountain.

a)

moisture

b)

heat

72.
Which one of these is nonrenewable?
a)
coal
b)
wind
c)
water
d)
geothermal
73.
Fossil fuels are sources of energy made from what?
a)
prehistoric plants
b)
prehistoric animals
c)
both of these
d)
none of these
74.

All the following is classified as a nonrenewable resource, BUT...

a)

oil

b)

natural gas

c)

water

d)

coal

75.

All the following is classified as a renewable resource, BUT...

a)

oil

b)

solar

c)

water

d)

wind

76.

A resource is renewable because...

a)

it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

b)

it can be recycled.

c)

it can easily be replaced as it is used.

d)

it is available in limited supplies.

77.

A resource is nonrenewable because...

a)

it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

b)

it can be recycled.

c)

it can easily be replaced as it is used.

d)

it is available in limited supplies.

78.

The following are renewable sources of energy

a)

wind and water

b)

coal and natural gas

c)

sunlight and petroleum

d)

minerals and oil

79.

The following are nonrenewable sources of energy

a)

wind and water

b)

coal and natural gas

c)

sunlight and petroleum

d)

minerals and oil

80.

Fossil fuels are

a)

Renewable resource

b)

Nonrenewable resource

81.

Forests are

a)

Renewable resource

b)

Nonrenewable resource

82.

This natural resource is...

a)

nonrenewable wind

b)

renewable solar

c)

renewable wind

d)

renewable water

83.

This natural resource is...

a)

nonrenewable solar

b)

renewable solar

c)

nonrenewable wind

d)

renewable water

84.

Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?

a)

burning fossil fuel

b)

dumping waste in landfills

c)

using wind and solar energy

d)

releasing waste into rivers, lakes, streams...

85.
Which natural resource is a renewable energy resource?
a)
coal
b)
oil (petroleum)
c)
natural gas
d)
sun
86.
materials in the environment that are useful to people
a)
nonrenewable energy
b)
conservation
c)
natural resources
d)
solar energy
87.
the wise use and protection of natural resources
a)
natural resources
b)
green
c)
renewable energy
d)
conservation
88.

__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.

a)

Renewable Energy Resource

b)

Nonrenewable Energy Resource

c)

Fossil fuels

d)

biodegradable

89.

__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.

a)

Renewable Energy Resource

b)

Nonrenewable Energy Resource

c)

natural resources

d)

pollution

90.
Where does most of earth`s energy come from?
a)
The sun
b)
Mars
c)
Wind
d)
Water
91.

Wood is...

a)

A renewable resource

b)

A nonrenewable resource

c)

Used to make oil

d)

Used to make plastic

92.

All the following is classified as a nonrenewable resource, BUT...

a)

oil

b)

natural gas

c)

water

d)

coal

93.

All the following is classified as a renewable resource, BUT...

a)

oil

b)

solar

c)

water

d)

wind

94.

A resource is renewable because...

a)

it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

b)

it can be recycled.

c)

it can easily be replaced as it is used.

d)

it is available in limited supplies.

95.

A resource is nonrenewable because...

a)

it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

b)

it can be recycled.

c)

it can easily be replaced as it is used.

d)

it is available in limited supplies.

96.

This natural resource is...

a)

nonrenewable solar

b)

renewable solar

c)

nonrenewable wind

d)

renewable water

97.

The following are renewable sources of energy

a)

wind and water

b)

coal and natural gas

c)

sunlight and petroleum

d)

minerals and oil

98.

The following are nonrenewable sources of energy

a)

wind and water

b)

coal and natural gas

c)

sunlight and petroleum

d)

minerals and oil

99.

Fossil fuels are

a)

Renewable resource

b)

Nonrenewable resource

100.

Our main reasons for using fossil fuels are

a)

Cheap

b)

Expensive

c)

Convenient

d)

Clean

e)

Inconvenient

101.

Our main reason to use renewable resources are

a)

Cheap

b)

Expensive

c)

Convenient

d)

Clean

e)

Limitless supply

102.

Our main reasons why we don't use renewable resources are

a)

Cheap

b)

Expensive

c)

Convenient

d)

Clean

e)

Inconvenient

103.

This natural resource is...

a)

nonrenewable wind

b)

renewable solar

c)

renewable wind

d)

renewable water

104.

Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?

a)

burning fossil fuel

b)

dumping waste in landfills

c)

using wind and solar energy

d)

releasing waste into rivers, lakes, streams...

105.

Which of the following is a major cause of water pollution?

a)

burning fossil fuel

b)

dumping waste in landfills

c)

using wind and solar energy

d)

releasing waste into rivers, lakes, streams...

106.

Ways we can limit pollution include...

a)

reduce amount used

b)

recycle what's been used

c)

reuse resources

d)

re-purpose resources to meet other needs

107.

Which of the following resources WILL eventually run out?

a)

natural resources

b)

renewable resources

c)

nonrenewable resources

108.

What is one advantage of using solar energy as a resource?

a)

It is non-renewable.

b)

It is renewable and reduces pollution.

c)

It is expensive to install.

d)

It is only available at night.

109.

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

a)

Wind

b)

Water

c)

Coal

d)

Sunlight

110.

How does recycling help the environment?

a)

It increases the amount of waste in landfills.

b)

It conserves natural resources and reduces pollution.

c)

It uses more energy than creating new products.

d)

It harms wildlife habitats.

111.

What is a disadvantage of using oil as an energy resource?

a)

It is renewable.

b)

It causes air pollution.

c)

It is abundant and cheap.

d)

It is easy to transport.

112.

Why is it important to conserve energy resources?

a)

To increase the use of nonrenewable resources.

b)

To ensure resources are available for future generations.

c)

To make energy more expensive.

d)

To reduce the need for recycling.

113.

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

a)

Natural gas

b)

Oil

c)

Wind

d)

Coal

114.

What is one way to conserve natural resources?

a)

Use more plastic products.

b)

Increase the use of fossil fuels.

c)

Practice recycling and reusing materials.

d)

Cut down more trees.

115.

What is a disadvantage of using wind energy?

a)

It produces harmful emissions.

b)

It is nonrenewable.

c)

It can be inconsistent and depends on weather.

d)

It is expensive to maintain.

116.

How does the disposal of natural resources impact the environment?

a)

It has no effect on the environment.

b)

It can lead to pollution and habitat destruction.

c)

It always benefits wildlife.

d)

It increases the availability of resources.

117.

Which of the following is an advantage of using water as an energy resource?

a)

It is nonrenewable and limited.

b)

It produces no air pollution.

c)

It is only available in certain areas.

d)

It is expensive to harness.

118.

What is one critical role of energy resources in modern life?

a)

They are not needed for transportation.

b)

They power homes, industries, and transportation.

c)

They are only used for cooking.

d)

They are not important for communication.

119.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using coal as an energy resource?

a)

It is renewable.

b)

It produces a lot of greenhouse gases.

c)

It is clean and safe for the environment.

d)

It is easy to extract.

120.

How can individuals help conserve natural resources?

a)

By using more disposable products.

b)

By reducing, reusing, and recycling materials.

c)

By wasting water and electricity.

d)

By driving more frequently.

121.

What is an advantage of using natural gas as an energy resource?

a)

It is renewable.

b)

It is abundant and produces less pollution than coal.

c)

It is difficult to transport.

d)

It is expensive to extract.

122.

Why is it important to properly dispose of natural resources?

a)

To increase pollution.

b)

To protect the environment and conserve resources.

c)

To waste resources.

d)

To harm wildlife.

123.

Analyze the illustration of changes in the appearance of the moon during the lunar cycle. During the lunar cycle the moon’s appearance changes in a predictable way. Based on what you know about this sequence, what phase of the moon will come next?

a)

Waxing Crescent

b)

Waxing Gibbous

c)

Third Quarter

d)

New Moon

124.

What change in the night sky occurs about every 28 - 30 days?

a)

An eclipse of the moon

b)

An eclipse of the sun

c)

The phases of the moon

d)

The orbit of the Earth

125.

The table shows the portion of the visible moon illuminated on several different dates for 2012. Which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for the portion of the visible moon that will be illuminated on July 16th?

a)

23%

b)

14%

c)

8%

d)

0%

126.

The picture shows a model of the moon, Earth, and sunlight. What does this model help explain?

a)

Length of day

b)

Length of year

c)

Changing seasons

d)

Changing moon phases

127.

The bar graph below shows the average number of daylight hours in Houston, Texas. The data for June is not included in the bar graph. Analyze the data carefully. What is the most likely average number of daylight hours during June?

a)

8 hours

b)

12 hours

c)

6 hours

d)

4 hours

128.

Students recorded the appearance of the Moon one day and then again a week later. What is the most reasonable prediction for the appearance of the Moon one week after that, on July 4?

a)

Moon Image A

b)

Moon Image B

c)

Moon Image C

d)

Moon Image D

129.

The bar graph below shows the average number of daylight hours in New York City, New York. The data for March is not included in the bar graph. Analyze the data carefully. What is the most likely average number of daylight hours during March?

a)

6 hours

b)

2 hours

c)

10 hours

d)

8 hours

130.

A student was documenting the moon and the percentage of illuminate light on the moon's surface for a week. What is the most reasonable prediction for the student's missing data for Day 4? Select TWO characteristics of the moon below.

a)

Waxing moon

b)

Crescent moon

c)

White light is on the right side of the moon

d)

White light is on the left side of the moon

e)

Gibbous Moon

131.

If Willow sees a Full Moon on April 7th, when will she most likely see the next New Moon?

a)

April 14th

b)

April 21st

c)

April 28th

d)

March 5th

132.

The moon's appearance in the night sky seems to change during the monthly lunar cycle. The illustration below shows part of the lunar cycle. Which phase of the moon would have appeared before the sequence of moon phases above?

a)

Waxing Crescent

b)

Waxing Gibbous

c)

Waning Crescent

d)

Waning Gibbous

133.

Astronomers use predictable patterns in change to construct moon phases calendars. Below is a portion of moon phase calendar. Based on the pattern in the table, what is a reasonable prediction for the date of the next Full Moon?

a)

January 30th

b)

February 7th

c)

February 15th

d)

February 9th

134.

Ignacio documented the moon phases for a month in his science journal. He is missing two moon phases in the lunar cycle. Which moon phases would complete Ignacio's journal entry?

a)

First Quarter and Waning Crescent

b)

Waxing Gibbous and Last Quarter

c)

First Quarter and Last Quarter

d)

Full Moon and New Moon

135.

The image below shows the four major phases of the moon. As the moon revolves around the Earth, the moon's illuminated surface looks different to us on Earth. Which answer has the correct order as shown by the image?

a)

New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last (Third) Quarter

b)

Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous, Waning Crescent

c)

Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon

d)

First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waxing Gibbous

136.

A ___ star has a greater temperature than a ___ star.

a)

blue, red

b)

red, blue

c)

red, yellow

d)

yellow, blue

137.

In the image (not to scale), which phase of the moon would you observe from the earth?

a)

crescent

b)

full

c)

half

d)

new

138.

The tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation is responsible for the

a)

ocean's tides

b)

size of the moon

c)

brightness of stars

d)

Earth's seasons

139.

The stars in the night sky look as if they are slowly moving because

a)

the earth is moving

b)

they rotate around the sun

c)

they rotate around the earth

d)

the sun blocks them out at times

140.

What causes the phases of the moon as observed from the Earth?

a)

Filtering of the light from the moon due to the Earth's atmosphere.

b)

The tidal forces of the Earth's oceans change the appearance of the moon.

c)

Change in distance of the moon from the Earth as it orbits in an elliptical orbit.

d)

The angle of light from the sun as it reflects off the moon and viewed from the Earth's surface.

141.

Stars are grouped together according to patterns known as ___________________.

a)

galaxies

b)

orbitals

c)

solar systems

d)

constellations

142.

You know that the sun rises in the east every morning and sets in the west every evening. What is it that causes this to happen?

a)

the rotation of the sun on its axis

b)

the rotation of the earth on its axis

c)

the rotation of the earth around the sun

d)

the rotation of the sun around the earth

143.

The ______________ is an artificial satellite found low in Earth's orbit. It is the space home to scientists conducting research on microgravity, biology, physics, astronomy, and meteorology. It is also used for the testing of spacecraft systems and equipment required for missions to the Moon and Mars. This artificial satellite is called the

a)

lunar lander

b)

Galileo probe

c)

Hubble telescope

d)

International Space Station

144.

Why are constellations in predictable locations in the night sky, but planets are so hard to find?

a)

The stars are so far away we cannot tell how they move.

b)

The stars do not move but the planets move around Earth.

c)

The planets move around the sun much faster than the stars.

d)

Both Earth and the other planets are moving in orbits; the stars are not.

145.

The Earth belongs to the group of rocky planets that orbits between the sun and the asteroid belt. Place these planets in order, starting closest to the sun.

a)

Mercury-Earth-Venus-Mars

b)

Mercury-Venus-Earth-Mars

c)

Mercury-Venus-Earth-Saturn

d)

Venus-Mars-Earth-Jupiter

146.

Day and night are the result of the earth's rotation on its own axis and its location from the sun. As the earth spins on its axis, parts of the planet are in the sun while others are in the dark. In other words, the sun appears to rise and set. The parts of the world that are in daylight get warmer while the parts that are dark gradually lose the heat they absorbed during the day. What causes day and night on Earth?

a)

The Earth orbits the Sun.

b)

The Sun goes around the Earth.

c)

The moon rises causing night time.

d)

The Earth rotates or spins on its axis every 24 hours.

147.

Miguel enjoys observing the night sky. Which tool would Miguel use to observe distant objects in the night sky?

a)
b)
c)
d)
148.

Omitting Pluto, what is the last planet in the sequence of planets in our solar system?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Neptune

c)

Uranus

d)

Saturn

149.

Review the data in the bar graph. Which planet has the fastest rotation speed?

a)

Earth

b)

Jupiter

c)

Saturn

d)

Uranus

150.

Earth orbits the Sun every 365 days, causing seasonal patterns that vary by location. In the summer, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, receiving the greatest amount of solar energy than any other time of the year. What can be expected in the Northern Hemisphere during this season?

a)

warmer temperatures and decreased daylight

b)

cooler temperatures and increased daylight

c)

warmer temperatures and increased daylight

d)

cooler temperatures and decreased daylight

151.

Use the diagram to decide if the statement is true or false.


After a New Moon, the lighted side of the moon appears to grow bigger. This is called waning.

a)

True

b)

False

152.

Use the diagram to decide if the statement is true or false.


Sometimes you can see the moon during the day.

a)

True

b)

False

153.

Use the diagram to decide if the statement is true or false.


After the Full Moon, the lighted side of the moon appears to grow smaller. This is called waxing.

a)

True

b)

False

154.

Use the diagram to decide if the statement is true or false.


The Full Moon appears about two weeks after the New Moon.

a)

True

b)

False

155.

Use the diagram to decide if the statement is true or false.


The moon revolves around the Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

156.

A ___ star has a greater temperature than a ___ star.

a)

blue, red

b)

red, blue

c)

red, yellow

d)

yellow, blue

157.

In the image (not to scale), which phase of the moon would you observe from the earth?

a)

crescent

b)

full

c)

half

d)

new

158.

The tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation is responsible for the

a)

ocean's tides

b)

size of the moon

c)

brightness of stars

d)

Earth's seasons

159.

The stars in the night sky look as if they are slowly moving because

a)

the earth is moving

b)

they rotate around the sun

c)

they rotate around the earth

d)

the sun blocks them out at times

160.

What causes the phases of the moon as observed from the Earth?

a)

Filtering of the light from the moon due to the Earth's atmosphere.

b)

The tidal forces of the Earth's oceans change the appearance of the moon.

c)

Change in distance of the moon from the Earth as it orbits in an elliptical orbit.

d)

The angle of light from the sun as it reflects off the moon and viewed from the Earth's surface.

161.

Stars are grouped together according to patterns known as ___________________.

a)

galaxies

b)

orbitals

c)

solar systems

d)

constellations

162.

You know that the sun rises in the east every morning and sets in the west every evening. What is it that causes this to happen?

a)

the rotation of the sun on its axis

b)

the rotation of the earth on its axis

c)

the rotation of the earth around the sun

d)

the rotation of the sun around the earth

163.

The ______________ is an artificial satellite found low in Earth's orbit. It is the space home to scientists conducting research on microgravity, biology, physics, astronomy, and meteorology. It is also used for the testing of spacecraft systems and equipment required for missions to the Moon and Mars. This artificial satellite is called the

a)

lunar lander

b)

Galileo probe

c)

Hubble telescope

d)

International Space Station

164.

Why are constellations in predictable locations in the night sky, but planets are so hard to find?

a)

The stars are so far away we cannot tell how they move.

b)

The stars do not move but the planets move around Earth.

c)

The planets move around the sun much faster than the stars.

d)

Both Earth and the other planets are moving in orbits; the stars are not.

165.

The Earth belongs to the group of rocky planets that orbits between the sun and the asteroid belt. Place these planets in order, starting closest to the sun.

a)

Mercury-Earth-Venus-Mars

b)

Mercury-Venus-Earth-Mars

c)

Mercury-Venus-Earth-Saturn

d)

Venus-Mars-Earth-Jupiter

166.

Day and night are the result of the earth's rotation on its own axis and its location from the sun. As the earth spins on its axis, parts of the planet are in the sun while others are in the dark. In other words, the sun appears to rise and set. The parts of the world that are in daylight get warmer while the parts that are dark gradually lose the heat they absorbed during the day. What causes day and night on Earth?

a)

The Earth orbits the Sun.

b)

The Sun goes around the Earth.

c)

The moon rises causing night time.

d)

The Earth rotates or spins on its axis every 24 hours.

167.

Miguel enjoys observing the night sky. Which tool would Miguel use to observe distant objects in the night sky?

a)
b)
c)
d)
168.

Omitting Pluto, what is the last planet in the sequence of planets in our solar system?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Neptune

c)

Uranus

d)

Saturn

169.

Review the data in the bar graph. Which planet has the fastest rotation speed?

a)

Earth

b)

Jupiter

c)

Saturn

d)

Uranus

170.

Earth orbits the Sun every 365 days, causing seasonal patterns that vary by location. In the summer, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, receiving the greatest amount of solar energy than any other time of the year. What can be expected in the Northern Hemisphere during this season?

a)

warmer temperatures and decreased daylight

b)

cooler temperatures and increased daylight

c)

warmer temperatures and increased daylight

d)

cooler temperatures and decreased daylight

171.

Use the diagram to decide if the statement is true or false.


After a New Moon, the lighted side of the moon appears to grow bigger. This is called waning.

a)

True

b)

False

172.

Use the diagram to decide if the statement is true or false.


Sometimes you can see the moon during the day.

a)

True

b)

False

173.

Use the diagram to decide if the statement is true or false.


After the Full Moon, the lighted side of the moon appears to grow smaller. This is called waxing.

a)

True

b)

False

174.

Use the diagram to decide if the statement is true or false.


The Full Moon appears about two weeks after the New Moon.

a)

True

b)

False

175.

Use the diagram to decide if the statement is true or false.


The moon revolves around the Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

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