Earth and Space Revision

How long does it take the moon to orbit around the Earth

• 7 days

• 28 days

• 365 days

• 40 days

Following a new moon, what is the first stage seen of the moon

• Waxing crescent

• Waxing gibbous

• Waning crescent

• First quarter

What is the following stage of the moon?

• Waxing crescent

• Waning gibbous

• Waxing gibbous

• Third quarter

What is a lunar eclipse

• Where the moon is in the Earths shadow

• When the Earth is in the moons shadow

What is a solar eclipse?

• When the moon is in the Earth's shadow

• When the Earth is in the moon's shadow

When was the universe formed?

• 7 billion years ago

• 14 billion years ago

• 2 weeks ago

• Has it even happened yet?

What theory is used to explain the origin of the universe?

• Big Bang Theory

• Expanding Universe Theory

• Cosmic radiation

What was first formed following the expansion of the universe?

• Dust

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen and Helium

• protons, neutrons and electrons

What were the first two elements formed following the expansion of the universe?

• Helium and Carbon

• Oxygen and Carbon

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Argon and Xenon

How long does it take for Earth to orbit the Sun?

• 365.25 days

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 28 days