Earth Moves
How long does it take Earth to complete one revolution?
A. 1 day
B. 1 year
C. 1 month
D. 1 hour
B. 1 year
Our calendar system of days, months, seasons, and years is based on the movements of the:
A. the North Star
B. the Sun and planets
C. the comets
D. Sun, Earth, and Moon
D. Sun, Earth, and Moon
Where does the moon get its light from?
A. The Earth
B. The Sun
C. It makes its own light
D. Both B and C
B. The Sun
What causes the moon to appear red during a lunar eclipse?
A. the pollution in the air
B. reflected light from the sun
C. reflected light from earth's atmosphere
D. the sunset
C. reflected light from earth's atmosphere
How often do neap tides occur?
A. During the third month of the year
B. During a half moon
C. Every other day
D. During a quarter or three-quarter moon
D. During a quarter or three-quarter moon
How long does it take the Earth to complete one rotation?
A. 1 day
B. 1 month
C. 1 year
D. 1 hour
A. 1 day
How many times each year do we have days in which the day and night are of equal length?
A. four; 2 solstices and 2 equinoxes
B. two; Fall and Spring Equinoxes
C. three; winter, summer, and spring
D. none of the above
B. two; Fall and Spring Equinoxes
If we were IN SPACE, what would the Earth and Moon always look like?
A. Completely lit
B. Completely dark
C. Half lit
D. It changes
C. Half lit
For a total lunar eclipse to occur, the moon must...
A. be a New Moon
B. pass through the umbra
C. be a Full Moon
D. pass through the penumbra
B. pass through the umbra
What are the highest tides called?
A. currents
B. neap tides
C. spring tides
D. autumn tides
C. spring tides
How long does it take the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?
A. 1 hour
B. 1 day
C. 1 month
D. 1 year
C. 1 month
What is the tilt of the Earth's axis in degrees?
A. 12.6°
B. 23.5°
C. 48.4°
D. 22.5°
B. 23.5°
Why does the moon look different every time we see it?
A. When it moves, the Earth's shadow changes it
B. When it moves, its changes how much light we can see
C. It does not look different
D. When it moves, the sun shines differently
B. When it moves, its changes how much light we can see
During a solar eclipse...
A. the Earth blocks the Sun
B. the Moon Blocks the Sun
C. The Earth blocks the Moon
D. The Sun blocks the Moon
B. the Moon Blocks the Sun
On which side of the Earth do high tides occur?
A. The sides closest to and farthest away from the moon
B. Only the sides that are closest to the moon
C. At the equator and at the poles
D. Only the sides that are farthest away from the moon
A. The sides closest to and farthest away from the moon
What occurs on Earth because of our rotation?
A. seasons
B. day and night
C. weather
D. climateB. day and night
When the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer, it is:
A. spring in the equatorial region.
B. summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
C. winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
D. fall in the Southern Hemisphere.
C. winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
About how many days would it take to go from a Full Moon to a New Moon?
A. 14 days
B. 7 days
C. 3.5 days
D. 21 days
A. 14 days
How long does a solar eclipse last?
A. a few minutes
B. a few hours
C. a few days
D. a month
A. a few minutes
What is the moon's role in causing tides?
A. Its phases make the tides rise and fall
B. It has no affect at all on Earth's tides
C. Its inertia works with its craters to make tides
D. Its gravity causes the water level on Earth to change
D. Its gravity causes the water level on Earth to change
Rotation means to ...
A. to go around something
B. orbit another object
C. spin on an axis
D. stand still
C. spin on an axis
What is the name of the shortest day of the year?
A. Winter Solstice
B. Vernal Equinox
C. Summer Solstice
D. Autumnal Equinox
A. Winter Solstice
When moons are in the WAXING phase what does that mean?
A. The light on the moon is becoming less
B. The light on the moon is becoming greater
C. The light on the moon is not changing
D. Both B and C
B. The light on the moon is becoming greater
During a lunar eclipse...
A. the sun is obscured
B. the earth is obscured
C. you are obscured
D. the moon is obscured
D. the moon is obscured
About how many hours pass between a high and low tide?
A. 24 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 6 hours
C. 3 hours
C. 6 hours