Exploring Earth, Moon, and Stars

What is the term for the path that Earth follows around the Sun?

• Axis

• Orbit

• Equator

• Meridian

Which constellation is known as the "Big Dipper"?

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Cassiopeia

• Scorpius

What is the phase of the Moon when it is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 30 days

Which constellation is known for containing the "Belt" of three aligned stars?

• Orion

• Leo

• Taurus

• Gemini

What is the term for the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

Which celestial body is the closest to Earth?

• Mars

• Venus

• Moon

• Sun

What is the term for the apparent path of the Sun across the sky over the course of a year?

• Ecliptic

• Equinox

• Solstice

• Meridian

Which constellation is known as the "Hunter"?

• Orion

• Sagittarius

• Aquarius

• Pisces

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

• Day

• Month

• Year

• Decade