Sun & Seasons
Why does the equator receive more intense sunlight?
A. Sunlight is blocked at a higher angle
B. It is closer to the sun
C. It rotates faster
D. It has fewer clouds
B. It is closer to the sun
Which movement causes day and night?
A. Revolution
B. Orbit
C. Rotation
D. Tilt
C. Rotation
Which moon phase cannot be seen?
A. Full moon
B. New moon
C. First quarter
D. Waning gibbous
B. New moon
What causes a solar eclipse?
A. Earth blocks Sun
B. Moon blocks Sun
C. Sun blocks Moon
D. Shadow of Earth
B. Moon blocks Sun
What force keeps planets in orbit?
A. Speed
B. Magnetism
C. Gravity
D. Energy
C. Gravity
What causes Earth’s seasons?
A. Distance from the Sun
B. Earth’s rotation
C. Tilt and revolution
D. Solar flares
C. Tilt and revolution
Which movement causes a year?
A. Rotation
B. Revolution
C. Tilt
D. Gravity
B. Revolution
What does waxing mean?
A. Shrinking
B. Growing
C. Full
D. Invisible
B. Growing
What causes a lunar eclipse?
A. Moon casts a shadow on Earth
B. Earth casts a shadow on the moon
C. Sun blocks Earth
D. Tides
B. Earth casts a shadow on the moon
What mostly affects revolution time?
A. Moons & tilt
B. Distance & speed
C. Size only
D. Atmosphere
B. Distance & speed
What happens during a solstice?
A. Equal day/night
B. Maximum tilt toward/away from Sun
C. Closest to Sun
D. No rotation
B. Maximum tilt toward/away from Sun
How long does Earth take to rotate once?
A. 365 days
B. 28 days
C. 24 hours
D. 12 hours
C. 24 hours
What causes moon phases?
A. Earth’s shadow
B. Moon’s orbit
C. Sun movement
D. Clouds
B. Moon’s orbit
When do spring tides occur?
A. Quarter moons
B. Half moons
C. New & full moons
D. Randomly
C. New & full moons
How did the Moon most likely form?
A. Ice build‑up
B. Giant impact debris
C. Capture
D. Explosion
B. Giant impact debris
What happens during an equinox?
A. Longest day
B. Shortest day
C. Equal day and night
D. Sun over poles
C. Equal day and night
How long does Earth take to revolve around the Sun?
A. 24 hours
B. 30 days
C. 365 days
D. 100 years
C. 365 days
Which visible phase shows the least light?
A. Waxing crescent
B. First quarter
C. Full moon
D. Waning gibbous
A. Waxing crescent
Why do spring tides have the greatest range?
A. Sun loses gravity
B. Moon is closer
C. Gravity combines with Sun
D. Earth spins faster
C. Gravity combines with Sun
What property causes seasons on planets?
A. Distance
B. Axis tilt
C. Size
D. Gravity
B. Axis tilt
Why would the seasons change if Earth’s tilt increased?
A. Stronger seasons
B. No seasons
C. Shorter years
D. Weaker gravity
A. Stronger seasons
Why doesn’t Earth’s distance cause seasons?
A. Distance doesn’t change much
B. Sun output changes
C. Rotation speeds up
D. Gravity decreases
A. Distance doesn’t change much
How can you tell first vs third quarter?
A. Wait and observe change
B. Check time
C. Look at tides
D. Measure brightness
A. Wait and observe change
Why can a lunar eclipse only be seen at night?
A.Night is Earth's shadow
B. Night is the Sun's shadow
C. Gravity changes
D. Tides happen
A.Night is Earth's shadow
Which is NOT caused by gravity?
A. Orbits
B. Tides
C. Pushing objects away
D. Moon formation
C. Pushing objects away