Revision: Year 7 Earth and Space Science

How many phases does the Moon have every month?

• 3

• 5

• 8

• 12

How can we see the moon?

• Moon dust sparkles

• It reflects the suns light

• Earths light

Phases of the moon occur due to:

• The amount of reflected light and orbital position

• How fast it spins

• How fast Earth rotates

• Moon dust

The moons cycle lasts:

• 78 days

• 4 days

• 29.5 days

• 32 days

The moon is an artificial satellite

• True

• False

Mercury is a naturally occurring satellite

• True

• False

What is at the centre of our solar system?

• Humans

• Earth

• Moon

• Sun

What is the force that keeps planets orbiting the sun?

• Magnetic

• Gravity

• Solar rays

If there are more hours of day light and more direct sunlight, what season is it?

• Spring

• Winter

• Summer

• Winter

If the moon falls into the Earth's shadow what is happening?

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• An earthquake

• Night time