End of the Year Science Assessment Quiz

What causes the moon to shine bright at night?

• The moon's own light

• Reflection of the sun's light

• Light from the stars

• Light from Earth

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What tool is used to see the surface of the moon?

• Microscope

• Magnifying glass

• Binoculars

• Telescope

What does 'orbit' mean?

• To stay stationary

• To move in a straight line

• To travel around another object

• To spin in place

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Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

• Sun's movement

• Cloud movement

• Earth's rotation

• Moon's orbit

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How often do full moons occur?

• Every 60 days

• Every 45 days

• Every 29.5 days

• Every 15 days

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How long does Earth's rotation on its axis take?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 72 hours

What is the duration of Earth's revolution around the sun?

• 18 months

• 12 months

• 9 months

• 6 months

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What impact has space research had on Florida?

• Increased tourism

• Decreased economy

• No impact

• Decreased tourism

Where is the Kennedy Space Center located?

• Tampa, Florida

• Orlando, Florida

• Port Canaveral, Florida

• Miami, Florida

What are the phases of the moon?

• New moon, first quarter, full moon, third quarter

• First, second, third, fourth

• Crescent, half, full, gibbous

• Waxing, waning, full, new

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