WorksheetsPlanets and Moons
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The Moon shines because:
It makes its own light
It reflects sunlight
Stars light it up
It glows in the dark
Planets orbit the:
Earth
Moon
Sun
Stars
The Moon orbits the:
Mars
Earth
Sun
Jupiter
All planets orbit the Sun in which direction?
Clockwise
Counterclockwise
Up and down
Randomly
Which planet is the largest?
Earth
Jupiter
Mars
Venus
What causes the Moon to have phases?
Clouds block the Moon
The Moon changes shape
The Moon reflects sunlight differently as it orbits Earth
The Sun moves around the Moon
What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?
Magnetism
Gravity
Electricity
Friction
Why does the Moon shine in the night sky?
It has fire
It reflects the Sun
It glows naturally
It burns gas
Which of the following is a moon?
Earth
Neptune
The Moon
Venus
How long does it take the Moon to orbit Earth?
1 day
7 days
About 1 month
1 year
What shape are most orbits?
Triangle
Circle
Ellipse (oval)
Square
A planet is different from a moon because:
Planets orbit stars; moons orbit planets
Moons are bigger
Planets glow
Moons have atmospheres
Why can we see planets at night sometimes?
They reflect sunlight
They glow naturally
They are closer than stars
They make their own light
Why doesn’t the Moon fall into Earth?
It floats
Gravity pulls it, but motion keeps it moving around Earth
The Sun holds it in place
Earth pushes it away
A natural satellite is:
(a)
What is the Sun?
A planet
A moon
A star
A comet
Why don’t planets float away into space?
The Sun’s gravity pulls them
They are stuck in place
Stars push them
Space glue holds them
Which of the following orbits Earth?
Mars
The Moon
The Sun
Venus
What causes day and night on Earth?
Earth’s orbit
Earth’s rotation
Clouds moving
Phases of the Moon
Why do planets stay in their paths around the Sun?
They roll
Gravity and motion keep them in orbit
Winds in space push them
Stars pull them
