Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

Why does the Earth have seasons?

• so we can celebrate holidays
• for the malls
• its axis is straight up and down
• its axis is tilted

When does the sun appear furthest north or furthest south of the equator?

• solstice
• equinox
• summer
• winter

How often does an equinox happen?

• once a year
• once a month
• twice a year
• twice a month

A day on the moon is the same as...

•  a day on the sun
• a month on earth
• a year on Pluto
• an hour on Mercury

What are the different shapes of the moon called?

• shapes
• phases
• waning
• waxing

The diagram shows the Earth spinning on its axis. What term best describes this?

• Axis
• Eclipse
• Revolution
• Rotation

The diagram shows the Earth spinning on its axis. This is responsible for....

• Day and night
• Seasons
• Years
• Gravity

How long does it take Earth to make one revolution?

• 365 1/4 days
• 24 hours
• One month
• One week

How long does it take for the moon to revolve around the Earth?

• one year (365 1/4 days)
• one day (24 hours)
• one month (28 days)
• one week (7 days)

The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• vernal equinox
• axis
• solar eclipse
• solar flare