WorksheetsThe Sun, Earth, & Moon Test
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Choose the correct statement.
The moon does not produce its own light
The moon does produce its own light
Choose the best description of a quarter moon.
invisible
a pizza pie
a half circle
a thin banana
The top and bottom halves of the earth are called __________.
axis
hemispheres
equator
Quarters
In what direction does the axis run?
runs from pole to pole.
runs around Earth's middle.
traces Earth's path around the sun.
measures the distance from the sun to Earth.
Which statement is true about the new moon?
The moon is invisible
You can see half the moon
The moon looks like a pizza pie
It's the second phase of the moon
True or False: The moon is only visible at night.
TRUE
FALSE
True or False: The shape of the moon does not change.
TRUE
FALSE
What could be the reason why the moon appears to be bigger than the planets and stars?
The lack of atmosphere on the moon makes it look bigger.
The moon is much bigger than the planets and stars.
The planets and stars are farther away.
The moon's gravity makes it look bigger.
How long does it take for the moon to go through its 8 phases?
one day
one week
one month
two weeks
True or False: The Moon rotates around the Earth.
False
True
What can we see from Earth during a Full Moon?
none
a quarter
the dark side
the lit side
Which moon phase is invisible to us?
New Moon
Full Moon
First Quarter
Third Quarter
How does the moon get its light?
It has its own light.
From Earth's lights
The Moon does not reflect light
The Moon reflects sunlight
Why do we see different phases of the moon?
The Sun moves around the Moon and reflects light from the Sun.
The Moon moves around the Sun and reflects light from the Sun.
The Moon moves around the Earth and reflects light from the Sun.
The Moon follows the Sun around the Earth and reflects light from the Sun.
What are the 4 main phases of the moon?
New Moon
Full Moon
Third Quarter
First Quarter
Waxing Crescent
