Earth Moon Sun Lesson 1-3 Quiz

A giant ball of hot gas is known as a _____________

• Satellite

• Comet

• Star

• Meteor

How many constellations are there in Western culture?

• 24

• 44

• 88

• 128

In what direction does Earth rotate?

• From East to West

• From West to East

• From North to South

• From South to North

To what degree is Earth tilted on its axis?

• 9.1°

• 12.6°

• 23.5°

• 33.2°

The movement of one object around another is called _____________

• Rotation

• Calendar

• Revolution

• Solstice

In which picture is it summer in the northern hemisphere?

• A

• B

• C

• D

In which month will there be approximately 12 hours of sunlight and 12 hours of darkness in a day, no matter where you are in the world?

• February

• March

• August

• November

If it is winter in the southern hemisphere, then what season is it in the northern hemisphere?

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall/Autumn

• Summer

Newton's first law of motion states that an object at rest will stay at rest and an object in motion will stay in motion with a constant speed and direction unless acted on by a force. Which term best reflects (exemplifies) this definition?

• Mass

• Inertia

• Orbit

• Gravity

Your mass and weight are measured on Earth. Then, your mass and weight are measured on Jupiter. Which measurement changes between the 2 planets?

• Mass

• Weight