Astronomy
Quiz by Jenny Risinger
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- Q1Place the correct planets inUsers sort answers between categoriesSorting30s
- Q2What season is at letter Z for the Northern Hemisphere?summerwinterspringfall30s
- Q3What phase of the moon would you see if the moon was at position A?New Moon1st quarterWaxing CrescentFull Moon30s
- Q4What phase would you see if the moon is at position C?1st QuarterFull MoonWaning CrescentNew Moon30s
- Q5The season on Earth are caused bythe speed of Earth's rotationthe speed of Earth's revolutionthe tilt of Earth's axisshape of Earth's orbit relative to the sun's position30s
- Q6Which of these is caused by the rotation of Earth?TidesDays and NightRainfallSpring and fall30s
- Q7In October, students saw the patter of stars in the sky called Orion. In July, they could not see Orion. Why was Orion no longer visible in July?The stars moved away from EarthEarth was tilted on its axisThe stars rotated around the SunEarth revolved around the Sun30s
- Q8Which drawing would represent the flagpole's shadow at 5:00pm?DCBA30s
- Q9If you are looking at a shadow of a flagpole, what time will the shadow be the shortest?sunrisesunsetmid afternoonnoon30s
- Q10What planet is the third from the Sun?EARTH30s
- Q11What is the largest object in our solar system?SUN30s
- Q12Match the correct tool to its correct function.Users link answersLinking30s
- Q13We see the moon in the night sky because it _______________the Sun's light.REFLECTS30s
- Q14About how long does it take Earth to make one complete orbit around the Sun?24 hours7 days1 month1 year30s
- Q15Which sentence explains why we see the phases of the Moon?The Moon is covered with many cratersThe Moon revolves around the Sun.The Moon is a large planetThe Moon revolves around Earth.30s
