Sun Earth Moon System and Solar System Quiz

Which phase of the Moon comes immediately after the first quarter?

• waning gibbous

• first crescent

• full moon

• waxing gibbous

Explain the concept of rotation and revolution in the context of the Earth and the Moon.

• Rotation and revolution refer to the Earth and Moon's spinning on their axes and orbiting around the Sun and Earth, respectively.

• Rotation and revolution only apply to the Earth, not the Moon, as the Moon does not have its own rotation or revolution.

• Rotation and revolution are terms used to describe the Earth and Moon's movement in a straight line without any spinning or orbiting.

• Rotation and revolution are interchangeable terms that both refer to the Earth and Moon's movement around their own axis.

Describe the role of gravity in maintaining the orbits of celestial bodies in the Solar System.

• The orbits are maintained by the magnetic field of the celestial bodies

• The orbits are maintained by the forward movement of the celestial bodies

• Gravity maintains the orbits by exerting a force of attraction between the celestial bodies and the Sun.

• Gravity causes the celestial bodies to move away from the Sun

Which is not a phenomenon of the Sun, Earth, Moon system?

• solar flares

• tides

• lunar phases

• seasons

What is the phase of the Moon when it is directly opposite the Sun in the sky?

• Full moon

• New moon

• Quarter moon

• Half moon

What contributes to the occurrence of day and night?

• rotation of Earth

• revolution of Earth

• tilt of Earth on its axis

• rotation of the moon

What are the major components of our Solar System?

• The major components of the Solar System are the Sun, stars, and galaxies.

• The major components of the Solar System are the Earth, moon, and stars.

• The major components of the Solar System are the Sun, planets, and black holes.

• The major components of the Solar System are the Sun, planets, moons, and asteroids.

What is the main cause of tides on Earth?

• The gravitational pull of the Moon causes the tides on Earth.

• The tides on Earth are caused by the rotation of the Earth

• The tides on Earth are caused by the wind patterns

• The tides on Earth are caused by the gravitational pull of the Sun

What is the significance of the Sun in the context of the Solar System?

• It has no significance and is just a big ball of gas floating in space.

• It is made of cheese and is the largest planet in the Solar System.

• It is a source of water for all the planets in the Solar System.

• It provides light, heat, and energy for all the planets and is the center of gravity.

What is the phenomenon when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, obscuring the Sun for a viewer on Earth?

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Blue Moon

• Super Moon