Space Physics Quiz

What is the primary reason for the day and night cycle on Earth?

• Earth's rotation on its axis
• Earth's orbit around the Sun
• The tilt of Earth's axis
• The Moon's phases

From which perspective does Earth rotate anticlockwise?

• From above the South Pole
• From above the North Pole
• From the equator
• From the Moon

What happens during the equinoxes?

• Day and night are equal in length
• One hemisphere experiences summer
• The Moon is fully visible
• Earth is closest to the Sun

Which hemisphere experiences summer in June?

• Northern Hemisphere
• Southern Hemisphere
• Both hemispheres
• Neither hemisphere

What is the duration of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• 24 hours
• 30 days
• 365 days
• 12 months

What phase of the Moon is characterized by the unlit side facing Earth?

• Crescent Moon
• Quarter Moon
• New Moon
• Full Moon

During which phase is most of the Moon visible?

• Crescent Moon
• Gibbous Moon
• Quarter Moon
• New Moon

How often does the Moon orbit Earth?

• Every week
• Every month
• Every year
• Every 24 hours

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• Earth's distance from the Sun
• Earth's axial tilt
• The Moon's phases
• Earth's rotation speed

What is the order of the Moon phases starting from New Moon?

• Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full
• Full, Gibbous, Quarter, Crescent
• Quarter, Crescent, Full, Gibbous
• Gibbous, Full, Crescent, Quarter