Astronomy Unit Review

What is an astronomical phenomenon?

• An event that happens on Earth
• An event that happens in space and can be observed from Earth
• A weather pattern
• A type of star

Which of the following is NOT an example of an astronomical phenomenon?

• Solar eclipse
• Moon phases
• Tornado
• Aurora

How often do the phases of the Moon repeat?

• Every week
• Every month
• Every year
• Every day

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The distance from the Sun
• Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun
• The Moon's phases
• The Sun's rotation

What is an equinox?

• When the day is longer than the night
• When the night is longer than the day
• When day and night are of equal length
• When the Moon is full

When does the summer solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

• March 20th
• June 21st
• September 22nd
• December 21st

What happens during a solar eclipse?

• The Sun is between the Earth and the Moon
• The Moon is between the Sun and Earth
• Earth is between the Sun and the Moon
• The Moon is full

What is the main cause of the Moon's phases?

• The Moon's rotation
• The Earth's shadow
• The Sun's light reflecting off the Moon
• The Moon's distance from Earth

Which of the following best describes a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon passes through Earth's shadow
• The Sun passes through the Moon's shadow
• The Earth passes through the Moon's shadow
• The Moon is new

What are auroras commonly known as in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Southern Lights
• Northern Lights
• Equinox Lights
• Solar Lights