Day & Night
Seasons
Tides
Moon Phases
Miscellaneous
100
The Earth _______________ on its axis. A. revolves B. doesn't move C. rotates D. slides
C. rotates
100
Changes in seasons bring changed in weather. Which of the following BEST explains why summers in most parts of the world are hot? F. The Sun's rays hit Earth more directly. G. Earth rotates closer to the Sun. H. The Sun is closer to Earth in June, July, and August. J. Earth tilts away from the sun.
F. The Sun's rays hit the Earth more directly.
100
The pull of gravity from the moon causes _______. A. seasons B. day and night C. phases of the moon D. tides
D. tides
100
How long does the moon phases cycle take? A. about 1 month (29 days) B. 365 days C. 24 hours D. 24 years
A. about 1 month (29 days)
100
Gas is to a car as ______________ is to a plant. F. the Sun G. a seed H. a tree J. the Moon
F. the Sun
200
The Earth completes 1 ROTATION on its axis every ________. A. 24 hours B. 5 years C. 365 days D. 1 month
A. 24 hours
200
About how long does each season last? A. 3 minutes B. 3 months C. 3 years D. 3 weeks
B. 3 months
200
The sun reflects on the moon. This causes _________. A. the four seasons B. day and night C. high and low tides D. the phases of the moon
D. the phases of the moon
200
During what moon phase do we NOT see the moon?
New moon
200
Which step of the water cycle is more likely to happen during the day than at night near the Earth's surface? A. Water in a pond forms water vapor in the air. B. Water vapor in the air forms water drops in a cloud. C. Water droplets in the air form a rainbow. D. Water falls as rain and soaks into the soft topsoil.
A. Water in a pond forms water vapor in the air.
300
The side of the earth FACING the Sun has _________. A. daytime B. naptime C. snack time D. nighttime
A. daytime
300
How long does it take the Earth to REVOLVE around the sun? A. 1 month B. 24 hours C. 365 days (or 1 year) D. 24 days
C. 365 days (or 1 year)
300
How many times does high tide happen each day? A. 6 B. 4 C. 8 D. 2
D. 2
300
During what moon phase do we see ALL of the moon?
Full moon
300
Natural events occur in cycles. Which is NOT a cycle? A. Day and night B. Phases of the moon C. Lightning storms D. High and low tides
C. Lightning storms
400
What tool was MOST likely used to determine the direction of the wind? A. Thermometer B. Wind Vane C. Meter Stick D. Calendar
B. Wind Vane
400
What season are we having when the Northern Hemisphere (where we live) is tilted TOWARDS the Sun?
Summer
400
The phases of the moon are caused by __________. A. Earth spinning on its axis B. the moon's revolution around the earth C. Mars revolving around the sun D. Earth revolving around the sun
B. The moon's revolution around the earth
400
When the moon is growing in size it is - A. waning B. gibbous C. waxing D. supersized
C. waxing
400
The Sun's energy causes changes on Earth. Which of the following is NOT a change caused by the Sun? A. Plants make food which helps them grow. B. Water is evaporated from the Earth. C. The Sun's heat causes lava to boil and erupt from a volcano. D. When air, heated by the Sun begins to move, it causes wind.
B. The Sun's heat causes lava to boil and erupt from a volcano.
500
What motion in space causes the cycle of day and night? A. The Moon revolves around the Earth. B. The Sun revolves around the Earth C. The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours. D. The Earth revolves around the Sun.
C. The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
500
Changes in the __________ causes changes in the weather. Weather is a ____________ that has cycles that occur over and over again. F. systems....season G. seasons....system H. seasons....constellation J. constellations....season
G. seasons.....system
500
How many times does low tide happen each day? A. 8 B. 6 C. 2 D. 4
C. 2
500
When the moon is decreasing in size it is - A. downsizing B. waxing C. waning D. getting further from the earth
B. waning
500
Which of the following is about 1 month? A. 24 hours B. 6 years C. 29 days D. 2 weeks
C. 29 days
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