Earth, Sun, and Moon: An Interactive Quiz

Earth, Sun, and Moon: An Interactive Quiz

8th Grade

14 Qs

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Earth, Sun, and Moon: An Interactive Quiz

Earth, Sun, and Moon: An Interactive Quiz

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Biology

8th Grade

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the different phases of the Moon?

The Moon's shadow on the Earth

The Earth's shadow on the Moon

The Moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun

The Sun's position relative to the Earth and Moon

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a solar eclipse?

The Moon moves into the Earth's shadow

The Earth moves into the Moon's shadow

The Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on the Earth

The Earth moves between the Moon and the Sun, casting a shadow on the Moon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes high and low tides on Earth?

The rotation of the Earth on its axis

The gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon on the Earth's oceans

The revolution of the Earth around the Sun

The rotation of the Moon around the Earth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between rotation and revolution in terms of Earth's movement?

Rotation is Earth spinning on its axis; Revolution is Earth orbiting the Sun

Rotation is Earth orbiting the Sun; Revolution is Earth spinning on its axis

Rotation causes seasons; Revolution causes day and night

Rotation and Revolution are the same thing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do we have seasons on Earth?

Because of the Earth's rotation on its axis

Due to the Earth's revolution around the Sun

Because of the distance between the Earth and the Sun

Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a lunar eclipse?

The Moon moves into the Earth's shadow

The Earth moves into the Moon's shadow

The Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on the Earth

The Earth moves between the Moon and the Sun, casting a shadow on the Moon

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Moon affect the Earth's tides?

The Moon's gravity pulls on the Earth's atmosphere, causing tides

The Moon's gravity pulls on the Earth's land, causing tides

The Moon's gravity pulls on the Earth's oceans, causing tides

The Moon's rotation causes the Earth's tides

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