Science Unit 3 Vocabulary Quiz

Fill in the blank: An imaginary pole that runs through Earth’s center from the North Pole to the South Pole is called an ________.

• Axis

• Equator

• Meridian

• Latitude

A group of stars that seems to form a pattern is called a ________.

• Constellation

• Galaxy

• Nebula

• Cluster

Change in the appearance of the Moon’s shape is called a ________.

• Moon phase

• Lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

• Tide change

Fill in the blank: The path that Earth takes around the Sun is called an ________.

• Orbit

• Ellipse

• Trajectory

• Pathway

Fill in the blank: To spin is to ________.

• Rotate

• Twist

• Turn

• Revolve

Vehicles that move through space, but are controlled from Earth are called ________.

• Space probe

• Satellite

• Rover

• Space shuttle

A tool that uses lenses to make faraway objects appear closer and larger is called a ________.

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Binoculars

• Periscope

Select the Moon Phases

• Third Quarter

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon