The Earth, the moon and the sun

What is the primary source of energy for Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth's core

• The stars

Which solar phenomenon releases a burst of electromagnetic energy?

• Solar eclipse

• Solar flare

• Lunar eclipse

• • Earthquake

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

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 27.3 days

• 30 days

When does a solar eclipse occur?

• When Earth blocks sunlight from the Moon

• When the Moon blocks sunlight from Earth

• When the Sun blocks Earth's shadow

• During a full moon

The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of:

• 23.5°

• 15°

• 45°

• 90°

What causes tides on Earth?

• The Sun's energy

• The Moon's gravitational pull

• Earth's rotation

• Atmospheric pressure

What phase is the Moon in during a lunar eclipse?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• • Last Quarter

Which event occurs when the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow?

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Spring tide

• Neap tide

What term describes the farthest point of the Moon's orbit from Earth?

• Perigee

• Apogee

• Eclipse

• Solstice

Why do we have seasons?

• Earth's proximity to the Sun

• Earth's axial tilt

• Earth's rotation

• The Moon's orbit