Space Test

The phases of the moon are caused by Earth's shadow.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The phases of the moon are caused by the positions of the Earth, moon, and sun, not by Earth's shadow. Therefore, the statement is False.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The same side of the moon always faces Earth. True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is True because the Moon is tidally locked to Earth, meaning it rotates on its axis in the same time it takes to orbit Earth, resulting in the same side always facing us.

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What is the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 10 years

Answer explanation

The Earth takes approximately 365 days to complete one orbit around the sun, which defines a year. The other options, such as 24 hours and 30 days, do not represent the orbital period.

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Planets spin around

• their moon.

• their equator.

• their axis.

• their orbit.

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The length of one year on Earth is determined by

• the Earth's revolution.

• the Earth's rotation.

• the moon's rotation.

• the moon's revolution.

Answer explanation

The length of one year on Earth is determined by the Earth's revolution around the Sun, which takes approximately 365.25 days. This is distinct from the Earth's rotation, which defines a day.

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What causes ocean tides?

(Select ALL answers)

• Moon

• asteroids

• Sun

• Jupiter

Answer explanation

Ocean tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

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Which planets have a year longer than Earth?

(Name all 5 planets)

Answer explanation

The planets with a year longer than Earth (365 days) are Jupiter (12 years), Saturn (29.5 years), Uranus (84 years), Neptune (165 years), and Pluto (248 years). These planets take significantly longer to orbit the Sun.

During which phase of the moon does a lunar eclipse occur?

(Think: Blood Moon)

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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Which of the following is a space rock that survives its passage through Earth's atmosphere and lands on Earth?

• Asteroid

• Meteor

• Comet

• Meteorite

What causes the bright streak of light seen during a shooting star event?

• The reflection of sunlight

• The burning of a meteor in the Earth's atmosphere

• The explosion of a distant star