
Space Test #1
Quiz by Naomi Atkinson
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- Q1What are the main phases of the Moon?Waxing crescent, waning gibbous, solar moon, lunar moonNew moon, half moon, full moon, blue moonFirst quarter, last quarter, new moon, supermoonNew moon, first quarter, full moon, third quarter30s
- Q2What is the result of the Earth's tilt and its revolution around the Sun?Solar and lunar eclipsesSeasonal changes in weather and sunlightDay and night cyclesThe Moon phases30s
- Q3Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky during the day?Because the Sun is actually movingBecause of the orbit of the MoonBecause of the Earth's rotation on its axisBecause of the tilt of the Earth30s
- Q4What was the Ptolemaic system?A system for measuring the Earth's rotationA model that shows the Sun at the centerAn Earth-centered model of the universeA map of the Moon's phases30s
- Q5What happens during a solar eclipse?The Earth moves closer to the SunThe Sun disappears completelyThe Earth's shadow falls on the MoonThe Moon's shadow falls on a small part of Earth30s
- Q6What is the main reason the seasons occur on Earth?The phase of the MoonThe distance of the Earth from the SunThe tilt of the Earth's axisThe speed of the Earth's rotation30s
- Q7What phenomenon is caused by the Earth's rotation on its axis?Lunar eclipsesThe phases of the MoonSeasonal changesDay and night30s
- Q8How long does it take for the Moon to revolve around the Earth?Approximately 7 daysApproximately 14 daysApproximately 365 daysApproximately 29 days30s
- Q9What is a lunar eclipse?When the Moon's shadow falls on the EarthWhen the Earth's shadow falls on the MoonWhen the Moon is fullWhen the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon30s
- Q10What causes the changing seasons on Earth?The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the SunThe distance from the Earth to the SunThe Moon's phasesThe rotation of the Earth30s
- Q11What is the main reason the Moon appears to have different phases?The distance of the Moon from Earth changesThe Moon reflects sunlight that changes as it orbits EarthEarth's shadow always covers the MoonThe Moon emits its own light30s
- Q12How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?24 hours12 hours30 hours48 hours30s
- Q13What is a solar eclipse?When the Sun covers the EarthWhen the Earth blocks the Sun's lightWhen the Moon's shadow falls on a small part of EarthWhen the Moon turns red30s
- Q14Why do we experience day and night on Earth?Because of Earth's revolution around the SunBecause of changes in the Moon's phaseBecause of Earth's rotation on its axisBecause the Sun moves around Earth30s
- Q15What happens during a lunar eclipse?The Earth blocks the MoonThe Moon disappears completelyThe Moon blocks the SunEarth's shadow falls on the Moon30s