Earth and Space Science Questions

Which diagram best represents the tilt of Earth’s axis in December?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What instrument did scientists use to study the different objects in the night sky?

• microscope

• electromagnetic radiation

• observatory

• telescope

The diagram below shows the positions of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon as seen from space. Which event is caused by the moon passing through the Earth’s shadow?

• new moon

• lunar eclipse

• solar eclipse

• full moon

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Earth is in constant motion. Which of the following does Earth’s rotation on its axis cause?

• the seasons

• the 365-day year

• the patterns of the stars

• the change from day to night

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The sun has an important role in our solar system. Which of the following statements is true about the sun?

• The sun is the center of our solar system

• The sun is a planet that emits energy

• The sun is about the size of Jupiter

• The sun is the largest planet in our solar system

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Why does Earth have seasons?

• because Earth rotates on its axis as it revolves around the sun

• because Earth’s axis is tilted as it revolves around the sun

• because the moon blocks the sun during the winter months

• because the moon’s gravitational pull is stronger during the summer months

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Tides are caused mainly by

• the earth's rotation

• strong winds

• the tilted axis

• moon’s gravity

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The graph below shows tide levels for two days at an ocean location. Approximately how many hours are between the high tide on Tuesday and the first high tide on Wednesday?

• 6 hours

• 9 hours

• 12 hours

• 18 hours

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A student drew the pictures below to show how the Moon looked from Earth over a 2 week period. The differences shown in the drawing are mostly due to the changing

• distance between Earth and Moon

• speed of the moon in its orbit

• position of the Moon in its orbit

• position of the observer on Earth

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The shape of the earth’s orbit around the sun is a(n)

• circle

• ellipse

• sphere

• crescent