Topic 7 Announced Quiz

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The phases of the Moon.
• The tilt of the Earth on its axis.
• The distance of the Earth from the Sun.
• The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

How long does it take Earth to complete one full revolution around the sun?

• 30 days
• 12 months
• 1 week
• 365 days

Why is it warmer in summer than in winter?

• D. The atmosphere is thicker in summer
• B. The sun’s rays are more direct in summer
• C. Earth spins slower in summer
• A. Earth is closer to the sun in winter

Which direction does the sun appear to rise from due to Earth’s rotation?

• West
• North
• South
• East

What is a constellation?

• A constellation is a single star.
• A constellation is a pattern of stars in the sky.
• A constellation is a galaxy of stars.
• A constellation is a type of planet.

Why does the sun appear brighter than other stars?

• The sun is a giant star that emits more light than others.
• Other stars are too far away to be seen clearly.
• The sun has a unique color that makes it appear brighter.
• The sun appears brighter than other stars because it is much closer to Earth.

What causes a shadow to form?

• c) When an object blocks a light source
• When an object is illuminated by a flashlight
• When light is reflected off a surface
• When an object absorbs light

Earth completes one rotation in about 24 hours.

• Yes

• NO

The Earth’s axis is tilted at 23.5 degrees.

• Yes

• No

During December, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

• Yes

• No