8TH GRADE SCIENCE ASTRONOMY REVIEW

About how long does it take Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis? a. one day b. one week c. one month d. one year

About how long does it take Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis? a. one day b. one week c. one month d. one year

Describe the process of meteoroids, meteors and meteorites

Describe the process of meteoroids, meteors and meteorites

Meteoroids are chunks of rock in space

and as a meteoroid enters the Earths atmosphere it causes friction that creates a streak of light which is a meteor, when the meteor hits the Earths surface it becomes a meteorite.
5

Why do stars appear to change position during the night?

a. Earth rotates on its axis. b. Earth revolves around the sun c. the stars are moving away from each other d. Stars are very far away from the solar system

Why do stars appear to change position during the night?

a. Earth rotates on its axis. b. Earth revolves around the sun c. the stars are moving away from each other d. Stars are very far away from the solar system

Which of the following is the next phase of the moon : Full moon, Waxing gibbous, third quarter
A. first quarter B. new moon C. third quarter D. Waning crescent

Which of the following is the next phase of the moon : Full moon, Waxing gibbous, third quarter
A. first quarter B. new moon C. third quarter D. Waning crescent

What is an artificial satellite ?

A. an object in Earths orbit B. Any human-made object in space C. Any Human-made object placed

in orbit around a body in space D. an object that enters the Earths orbit from space

10

What is an artificial satellite ?

A. an object in Earths orbit B. Any human-made object in space C. Any Human-made object placed in orbit around a body in space D. an object that enters the Earths orbit from space

11

 When the northern hemisphere is

experiencing summer, what season is the southern hemisphere experiencing?

spring summer Fall Winter

A. B. C. D.

12

 When the northern hemisphere is

experiencing summer, what season is the southern hemisphere experiencing?

spring summer Fall Winter

A. B. C. D.

13

Which phenomena occur as a result of the gravitational attraction between the moon and the Earth?
A. eclipses B. ocean tides C. seasonal changes D. phases of the moon

14

Which phenomena occur as a result of the gravitational attraction between the moon and the Earth?
A. eclipses B. ocean tides C. seasonal changes D. phases of the moon

15

What change would occur if Earths rate of rotation significantly increased?

A. the year would be shorter B. the year would be longer C. the day would be shorter D. the day would be longer.

16

What change would occur if Earths rate of rotation significantly increased?

A. the year would be shorter B. the year would be longer C. the day would be shorter D. the day would be longer.

17

What causes the streak of light observed when a meteoroid enters Earths atmosphere?
A. sunlight reflected from the meteoroid surface B. energy released from radioactive materials in the meteoroid C. lightning produced between the meteoroid and the upper atmosphere D. visible light produced from the interaction between the meteoroid and the upper atmosphere
18

What causes the streak of light observed when a meteoroid enters Earths atmosphere?
A. sunlight reflected from the meteoroid surface B. energy released from radioactive materials in the meteoroid C. lightning produced between the meteoroid and the upper atmosphere D. visible light produced from the interaction between the meteoroid and the upper atmosphere
19

Two galaxies interacting with each other. What is the force that draws these two galaxies toward each other? A. friction B. electricity C. gravity D. magnetism
20

Two galaxies interacting with each other. What is the force that draws these two galaxies toward each other? A. friction B. electricity C. gravity D. magnetism
21

What is a comet made of?

A. ice, dust and rock B. iron C. debris from an exploded planet D. a collection of meteoroids

22

What is a comet made of?

A. ice, dust and rock B. iron C. debris from an exploded planet D. a collection of meteoroids

23

Why do satellites and spacecrafts launched from Earth need to reach a specific speed to escape Earths surface?

A. to avoid Earths magnetic field B. to protect equipment from radiation C. to break through the sound barrier D. to overcome Earths gravitational force

24

Why do satellites and spacecrafts launched from Earth need to reach a specific speed to escape Earths surface?

A. to avoid Earths magnetic field B. to protect equipment from radiation C. to break through the sound barrier D. to overcome Earths gravitational force

25

Which explains the relationship between hours of sunlight and seasons?

A. the rotation of Earth on its axis B. the tilt of Earths axis relative to the sun C. the location of Earth D. the motion of the moon as it travels

around the sun

26

Which explains the relationship between hours of sunlight and seasons?

A. the rotation of Earth on its axis B. the tilt of Earths axis relative to the sun C. the location of Earth D. the motion of the moon as it travels

around the sun

27

Which unit of measurement do astronomers use when measuring the distance between two stars found in the Milky Way? A. meter B. light-year C. kilometer D. astronomical unit

28

Which unit of measurement do astronomers use when measuring the distance between two stars found in the Milky Way? A. meter B. light-year C. kilometer D. astronomical unit

29

Explain the process of day and night?

30

Explain the process of day and night?

The process of day and night occurs as Earth rotates on its axis.
31

What type of eclipse is this?

Sun Sun

Earth

Moon

32

What type of eclipse is this? LUNAR ECLIPSE

Sun

Sun

Earth

Moon

33

What type of eclipse is this?

Sun

34

What type of eclipse is this? SOLAR ECLIPSE

Sun

35

The best description of a galaxy would be?

A. a solar system B. a large system of stars held

together by gravity C. the universe D. just planets

36

The best description of a galaxy would be?

A. a solar system B. a large system of stars held

together by gravity C. the universe D. just planets

37

The Milky way Galaxy is described as

A. spiral galaxy B. irregular galaxy C. twisted galaxy D.eliptical galaxy

38

The Milky way Galaxy is described as

A. spiral galaxy B. irregular galaxy C. twisted galaxy D.elliptical galaxy

39

Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are :

A. terrestrial and inner planets B. gas giants C. gas and terrestrial planets D. Gas and outer planets

40

Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are :

A. terrestrial and inner planets B. gas giants C. gas and terrestrial planets D. Gas and outer planets

41

The term terrestrial means?

A. Rocky and solid B. Made of gas c. Animals d. Gaseous and rocky

42

The term terrestrial means?

A. Rocky and solid B. Made of gas c. Animals d. Gaseous and rocky

43

Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Jupiter are:

A. Outer planets B. Inner planets C. Outer, inner and gas planets D. Gas and outer planets

44

Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Jupiter are:

A. Outer planets B. Inner planets C. Outer, inner and gas planets D. Gas and outer planets

45

The asteroid belt is located between:

A. Saturn and Uranus B. earth and Mars C. Earth and Venus D. Mars and Jupiter

46

The asteroid belt is located between:

A. Saturn and Uranus B. Earth and Mars C. Earth and Venus D. Mars and Jupiter

47

Galileo invented?

A. telescope B. microscope C. camera lens D. computer

48

Galileo invented?

A. telescope B. microscope C. camera lens D. computer

49

Name the imaginary line that passes through the center of Earth?
A. slope B. equator C. y- intercept D. Axis

50

Name the imaginary line that passes through the center of Earth?
A. slope B. equator C. y- intercept D. Axis

51

When comets and asteroids break up what is created?

A. comet B. meteorite C. meteoroid D. meteor

52

When comets and asteroids break up what is created?

A. comet B. meteorite C. meteoroid D. meteor

53

Name the three types of galaxies

A. smooth, corkscrew, flat B. ellipse, flat , round C. elliptical, spiral, irregular D. Regular, elliptical, spiral

54

Name the three types of galaxies

A. smooth, corkscrew, flat B. ellipse, flat , round C. elliptical, spiral, irregular D. Regular, elliptical, spiral

55

The phases of the moon depend on?

A. if the moon is full or not B. the time of day C. the weather D. How much sunlit side of the moon faces the earth

56

The phases of the moon depend on?

A. if the moon is full or not B. the time of day C. the weather D. How much sunlit side of the moon faces the earth

57

An explosion of a star is called

A. a dead star

B. supernova
C. black hole D. neutron star

58

An explosion of a star is called

A. a dead star

B. supernova
C. black hole D. neutron star

59

Describe the shape of a planets orbit

A. ellipse B. elliptical C. round D. sphere

60

Describe the shape of a planets orbit

A. ellipse B. elliptical C. round D. sphere

61

Tides are caused by?

A. the friction of planets in asteroids

colliding B. the gravitational pull of planets on the sun C. the gravitational pull of the moon on the Earth D. the magnetism between planets
62

Tides are caused by?

A. the friction of planets in asteroids

colliding B. the gravitational pull of planets on the sun C. the gravitational pull of the moon on the Earth D. the magnetism between planets
63

When the moons shadow hits the Earth, what occurs?

A. Shadow B. eclipse C. ellipse D. elliptical

64

When the moons shadow hits the Earth, what occurs?

A. Shadow B. eclipse C. ellipse D. elliptical

65

When the moons shadow hits the Earth, what occurs?

A. Shadow B. eclipse C. ellipse D. elliptical

66

Why does the Milky way galaxy appear hazy in the sky?
A. they are mixed up with clouds B. the stars are too close together

for our eyes to see them individually C. they are smashing into meteoroids D. the sky has pollution in it
67

Why does the Milky way galaxy appear hazy in the sky?
A. they are mixed up with clouds B. the stars are too close together

for our eyes to see them individually C. they are smashing into meteoroids D. the sky has pollution in it
68

How long does it take the moon to revolve around the earth?

A. 365.4 days B. 27.3 days C. 14 days D. 7 days

69

How long does it take the moon to revolve around the earth?

A. 365.4 days B. 27.3 days C. 14 days D. 7 days

70

Which of the following is not true about a gas giant?

A. They have many moons B. They have ring systems C. They are rocky D. they are large

71

Which of the following is not true about a gas giant?

A. They have many moons B. They have ring systems C. They are rocky D. they are large

72

The inner planets are made of heavier elements because:

A. temperatures were cooler close to the

sun B. light elements did not exist in the early stages of the solar system C. light elements vaporized close to the sun D. The inner Planets formed from gas giants
73

The inner planets are made of heavier elements because:

A. temperatures were cooler close to the

sun B. light elements did not exist in the early stages of the solar system C. light elements vaporized close to the sun D. The inner Planets formed from gas giants
74

What causes day and night?

A. Earths distance from the sun B. earths revolution C. Earths rotation D. earths elliptical orbit

75

What causes day and night?

A. Earths distance from the sun B. earths revolution C. Earths rotation D. earths elliptical orbit

76

Astronauts can live and work aboard

A. space shuttle and space station B. space shuttle C. space station D. space probe

77

Astronauts can live and work aboard

A. space shuttle and space station B. space shuttle C. space station D. space probe

78

When the core of a star explodes it becomes a supernova then depending on the mass of the remaining core, the star then becomes either a________ or ________

A. White dwarf or black dwarf B. super giant or main sequence C. black hole or neutron star D. neutron star or red giant
79

When the core of a star explodes it becomes a supernova then depending on the mass of the remaining core, the star then becomes either a________ or ________

A. White dwarf or black dwarf B. super giant or main sequence C. black hole or neutron star D. neutron star or red giant
80

Which best describes the composition of a comet?

A. large pieces of rock B. a ball of frozen methane C. frozen ammonia, methane,

ethane, helium, and hydrogen D. dust, rocks ,frozen water, methane, and ammonia
81

Which best describes the composition of a comet?

A. large pieces of rock B. a ball of frozen methane C. frozen ammonia, methane,

ethane, helium, and hydrogen D. dust, rocks ,frozen water, methane, and ammonia
82

What is the common name for a meteoroid that burns up in Earths atmosphere?
A. burn out

B. lunar eclipse
C. shooting star D. solar eclipse

83

What is the common name for a meteoroid that burns up in Earths atmosphere?
A. burn out

B. lunar eclipse
C. shooting star D. solar eclipse

84

Gravitational force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun and A. makes stars bright B. determines motions of the Solar System C. causes the number of planets D. is a weak force in the Solar System

85

Gravitational force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun and A. makes stars bright B. determines motions of the Solar System C. causes the number of planets D. is a weak force in the Solar System

86

Explain how a year is calculated for each planet in our Solar System?

87

Explain how a year is calculated for each planet in our Solar System?

A year for a planet is determined by the

amount of time it takes the planet to revolve around the sun

88

Mini planets that orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter are known as: A. comets B. asteroids C. moons D. meteoroids
89

Mini planets that orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter are known as: A. comets B. asteroids C. moons D. meteoroids
90

Earth rotates on its axis. The axis is an imaginary line that runs through Earth from the North pole to the South Pole . Explain how seasons are caused by the tilt of Earths axis.

91

Earth rotates on its axis. The axis is an imaginary line that runs through Earth from the North pole to the South Pole . Explain how seasons are caused by the tilt of Earths axis.
away from the sun we have indirect sunlight which means we will be experiencing winter in the northern hemishere

When the Earth is tilted closer to the sun we receive more direct sunlight and we will have summer in the northern hemisphere. Likewise when we are tilted

92

The following diagram best depicts the ________

A. Rotation of Earth on its axis B. Revolution of Earth around the sun C. moon phases: full, new, 1st quarter and 3rd quarter D. Solar eclipse
93

The following diagram best depicts the ________

A. Rotation of Earth on its axis B. Revolution of Earth around the sun C. moon phases: full, new, 1st quarter and 3rd quarter D. Solar eclipse
94

According to the diagram below Earth is experiencing which season at letter D?

A. Winter b. Spring c. Summer D. Fall

95

According to the diagram below Earth is experiencing which season at letter D?

A. Winter b. Spring c. Summer D. Autumn

96

Which unit of measurement do astronomers use when measuring the distance between two stars found in the Milky Way?

A. meter B. light-year C. kilometer D. astronomical unit

97

Which unit of measurement do astronomers use when measuring the distance between two stars found in the Milky Way?

A. meter B. light-year C. kilometer D. astronomical unit

98

Which is the next stage in the evolution of a medium star? Nebula protostar main sequence star red giant planetary nebula ________

A. black hole B. neutron star C. super nova D. white dwarf

99

W?hich is the next stage in the evolution of a medium star? Nebula protostar main sequence star red giant planetary nebula ________

A. black hole B. neutron star C. super nova D. white dwarf

100

Explain the use of a probe?

A. orbit a planet B. collect data when people are not

present to take pictures C. carry astronauts D. see images far away in space

101

Explain the use of a probe?

A. orbit a planet B. collect data when people are not

present to take pictures C. carry astronauts D. see images far away in space

102

How are stars classified?

A. temperature, area, color B. size, temperature, brightness C. position in the sky, constellation D. temperature, size, constellation

103

Draw Waning Gibbous

104

How are stars classified?

A. temperature, area, color B. size, temperature, brightness C. position in the sky, constellation D. temperature, size, constellation

105

The sun is a mid-sized, main sequence star. What stage is next in the life cycle of the sun?

A. red giant B. black hole C. white dwarf D. neutron star

106

The sun is a mid-sized, main sequence star. What stage is next in the life cycle of the sun?

A. red giant B. black hole C. white dwarf D. neutron star

107

Draw First Quarter

108

Which diagram shows the relative positions of Earth (E), the sun (S) and the moon (M) during a full moon?

A.

E M

S S

M
E

B.

C.

S
E

E
M

D.

S
109

Which diagram shows the relative positions of Earth (E), the sun (S) and the moon (M) during a full moon?
A.

E
B.

S S

M
E M

C.

S
E

E
M

D.

S
110

Draw

rd 3

Quarter

111

The galaxies that make up the universe are named according to:

A. size B. shape C. motion D. temperature

112

The galaxies that make up the universe are named according to:

A. size B. shape C. motion D. temperature

113

What do comets have in common with Earth?

A. they both support life B. they both orbit the sun C. they both have atmospheres D. they both have moons

114

What do comets have in common with Earth?

A. they both support life B. they both orbit the sun C. they both have atmospheres D. they both have moons

115

Describe the activity that creates a meteor shower or falling star.

A. a meteor heats up as it enters the

atmosphere B. a small star explodes in a supernova C. a comet streaks across Earths atmosphere D. a star enters Earth s gravitation field and is trapped
116

Describe the activity that creates a meteor shower or falling star.

A. a meteor heats up as it enters the

atmosphere B. a small star explodes in a supernova C. a comet streaks across Earths atmosphere D. a star enters Earth s gravitation field and is trapped
117

What is the darkest part of the shadow during an eclipse

A. eclipse B. umbra C. penumbra D. ellipse

118

What is the darkest part of the shadow during an eclipse

A. eclipse B. umbra C. penumbra D. ellipse

119

Demonstrate your understanding of moon phases by drawing :

first quarter

120

Name the following moon phase below:

121

Name the following moon phase below: Full moon

122

Name the following moon phase below:

123

Name the following moon phase below: New moon

124

Name the following moon phase below:

125

Name the following moon phase below:

Waning gibbous

126

Draw Waxing Crescent

127

Identify the galaxy below and give one fact about it

128

Identify the galaxy below and give one fact about it

Elliptical Galaxy: looks like a sphere or oval made of older stars made of dimmer stars most abundant galaxies found in our universe

129

The diagrams show the sun, Earth and moon in different positions relative to one another. Which diagram shows the correct arrangement of the sun (S), Earth (E) and moon (M) relative to the location of high tides? A.
High Tides

E
M

B.
M M

E
High Tides

D.

E
High Tides

High Tides
M

130

The diagrams show the sun, Earth and moon in different positions relative to one another. Which diagram shows the correct arrangement of the sun (S), Earth (E) and moon (M) relative to the location of high tides? A.
High Tides

EE
M

B.
M M

E
High Tides

D.

E
High Tides

High Tides
M

131

Identify the following moon phase

132

Identify the following moon phase WAXING GIBBOUS

133

Identify the following moon phase

134

Identify the following moon phase

WANING CRESCENT

135

Identify the following moon phase

136

Identify the following moon phase

WAXING CRESCENT

137

Identify the following moon phase

138

Identify the following moon phase FIRST

QUARTER

139

Identify the following moon phase

140

Identify the following moon phase RD

LAST/3 QUARTER

141

The diagrams show the sun, Earth and moon in different positions relative to one another. Which diagram shows the correct arrangement of the sun (S), Earth (E) and moon (M) relative to the location of high tides? A.
High Tides

E
M

B.
M M

E
High Tides

D.

E
High Tides

High Tides
M

142

Name the type of galaxy below

A. irregular B. elliptical C. spiral D. regular

143

Name the type of galaxy below

A. irregular B. elliptical C. spiral D. regular

144

Name the type of galaxy below

A. irregular

B. elliptical C. spiral D. ellipse

145

Name the type of galaxy below

A. irregular

B. elliptical C. spiral D. ellipse

146

The Picture below example of

is an

A. An ellipse the shape of Earths orbit B. A spiral galaxy C. Revolution D. irregular galaxy
147

The Picture below example of

is an

A. An ellipse the shape of Earths orbit B. A spiral galaxy C. Revolution D. irregular galaxy
148

The following picture is an example of what ?

a. Outer planets b. Inner planets c. Inner & terrestrial d. Outer and gas giant planets
149

The following picture is an example of what ?

a. Outer planets b. Inner planets c. Inner & terrestrial d. Outer and gas giant planets
150

The planets below are:

a. b. c. d.

Outer and terrestrial planets Inner and terrestrial planets Outer and gas giants Inner and gas giants

151

The planets below are:

a. b. c. d.

Outer and terrestrial planets Inner and terrestrial planets Outer and gas giants Inner and gas giants

152

Identify the tool for studying space below and define the function of the tool
c. A satellite -allows continuous observation of outer space D. A Spacecraft- is used for a variety of purposes, including communications, earth observation, meteorology, navigation, planetary exploration and transportation of humans and cargo

A. A Probe- is used to take pictures of distant objects B. A telescope- is used to make distance objects look large

153

Identify the tool for studying space below and define the function of the tool
c. A satellite -allows continuous observation of outer space D. A Spacecraft is used for a variety of purposes, including communications, earth observation, meteorology, navigation, planetary exploration and transportation of humans and cargo

A. A probe -is used to take pictures of distant objects B. A telescope- is used to make distance objects look large

154

Identify the tool for studying space below and define the function of the tool

A. A Probe- is used to take pictures of distant objects B. A telescope- is used to make distance objects look large

C. A satellite -allows continuous observation of outer space D. A Spacecraft- is used for a variety of purposes, including communications, earth observation, meteorology, navigation, planetary exploration and transportation of humans and cargo

155

Identify the tool for studying space below and define the function of the tool

A. A Probe- is used to take pictures of distant objects B. A telescope- is used to make distance objects look large

C. A satellite -allows continuous observation of outer space D. A Spacecraft- is used for a variety of purposes, including communications, earth observation, meteorology, navigation, planetary exploration and transportation of humans and cargo

156

The best description of December 21st:

A. Winter Solstice B. Winter Equinox C. Winter Solstice , shortest day of the year, fewest hours of sunlight D. Winter Equinox shortest day of the year, with most hours of sunlight

157

The best description of December 21st:

A. Winter Solstice B. Winter Equinox C. Winter Solstice , shortest day of the year, fewest hours of sunlight D. Winter Equinox shortest day of the year, with most hours of sunlight

158

What is the difference between a neutron star and a black hole?

NEUTRON STAR

BLACK HOLE
159

What is the difference between a neutron star and a black hole? A NEUTRON STAR is a smaller star that is very dense, hot and bright. Black holes are huge stars that have such a strong a gravitational pull that nothjing can escape inclusding light

NEUTRON STAR

BLACK HOLE

160

Identify what creates the Phases of the Moon

161

Identify what creates the Phases of the Moon

Moon Phases are caused by the amount of

sunlight that hits the Earth.

162

On June 21,the_________ Hemisphere tilts toward the sun.

163

On June 21,the_________ Hemisphere tilts toward the sun.

Northern

164

On December 21, the _______ has 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night

165

On December 21, the _______ has 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night

Equator

166

True or False Space shuttles only carry people

167

True or False Space shuttles only carry people

False large cargo bay to carry things into space

168

The Earths axis does not lean toward nor away from the sun on _______ and_______

169

The Earths axis does not lean toward nor away from the sun on _______ and_______

March 21 or September 22/23

170

The Earths axis does not learn toward nor away from the sun on March 21 and September 22nd/23rd . These dates are called

171

The Earths axis does not learn toward nor away from the sun on March 21 and September 22nd/23rd . These dates are called

Autumnal Equinox Vernal Equinox

172

The _______ a planet is from the sun the _______it moves

a. Farther, faster b. Closer, slower c. Farther, slower d. Closer, faster

173

The _______ a planet is from the sun the _______it moves

a. Farther, faster b. Closer, slower c. Farther, slower d. Closer, faster

174

The farther a planet is from the sun , the slower it moves. The speed of a planets orbit is called its orbital velocity. Which planet has the slowest orbital velocity?

A. Mercury B. Earth C. Saturn D. Neptune

175

The farther a planet is from the sun , the slower it moves. The speed of a planets orbit is called its orbital velocity. Which planet has the slowest orbital velocity?

A. Mercury B. Earth C. Saturn D. Neptune

176

Explain why Neptune has the slowest orbital velocity?

177

Explain why Neptune has the slowest orbital velocity?

Neptune has the slowest velocity because it is the farthest planet from the sun

178

The closer a planet is from the sun , the faster it moves. The speed of a planets orbit is called its orbital velocity. Which planet has the fastest orbital velocity?

A. Mercury B. Earth C. Saturn D. Neptune

179

The closer a planet is from the sun , the faster it moves. The speed of a planets orbit is called its orbital velocity. Which planet has the fastest orbital velocity?

A. Mercury B. Earth C. Saturn D. Neptune

180

The moon takes _____days to make one complete revolution around the Earth.
A. 27 1/3 days B. 55.6 days C. 13.9 days D. 27 1/3 hours

181

The moon takes _____days to make one complete revolution around the Earth.
A. 27 1/3 days B. 55.6 days C. 13.9 days D. 27 1/3 hours

182

Explain why the same side of the moon always faces the earth?

183

Explain why the same side of the moon always faces the earth?

The moon revolves at the same speed as it rotates, therefore we can only see one side of the moon.
184

Identify the two phases that we see one-half of the lighted half of the moons.

185

Identify the two phases that we see one-half of the lighted half of the moons.
First quarter

Third quarter

186

Which one is more important in producing tides sun or moon and why?

187

Which one is more important in producing tides sun or moon and why?
The moon because it is closer to the Earth

188

Identify the two moon phase where the sun, Earth and moon are in a line.

189

Identify the two moon phase where the sun, Earth and moon are in a line.

New moon Full Moon

190

When the sun, Earth, and moon are in a line the pull of gravity upon the Earth becomes______
A. stronger B. weaker C. neither D. neutral

191

When the sun, Earth, and moon are in a line the pull of gravity upon the Earth becomes______
A. stronger B. weaker C. neither D. neutral

192

When the sun, Earth, and moon are in a line, high tides are_____than usual; low tides are_____than usual
A. lower, higher B. Higher , lower C. Lower, lower D. Higher, higher

193

When the sun, Earth, and moon are in a line, high tides are_____than usual; low tides are_____than usual
A. lower, higher

B. Higher , lower A. Lower, lower B. Higher, higher

194

The term that best describes unusually high and long tides is called______
A. Spring Tides B. Neap Tides C. Low Tides D. High Tides

195

The term that best describes unusually high and long tides is called______
A. Spring Tides B. Neap Tides C. Low Tides D. High Tides

196

Identify the two moon phases where spring tides take place.
A. New moon and full moon B. 1st quarter and 3rd quarter C. New moon and 1st quarter D. Full moon and 3rd quarter

197

Identify the two moon phases where spring tides take place.
A. New moon and full moon B. 1st quarter and 3rd quarter C. New moon and 1st quarter D. Full moon and 3rd quarter

198

Identify the three characteristics to classify stars

A. temperature, size and location B. size, brightness and location C. Brightness, size and temperature D. Brightness, temperature and location

199

Identify the three characteristics to classify stars

A. temperature, size and location B. size, brightness and location C. Brightness, size and temperature D. Brightness, temperature and location

200

When the moon and sun are at right angles, the pull of the sun acts______the pull of the moon
A. against

B. with
C. neither D. neutral

201

When the moon and sun are at right angles, the pull of the sun acts______the pull of the moon
A. against

B. with
C. neither D. neutral

202

Tides that are not very high and not very low are moderate tides. Name the term that best fits this description
A. neap tide B. spring tide C. medium tide D. Fall tide
203

Tides that are not very high and not very low are moderate tides. Name the term that best fits this description
A. neap tide B. spring tide C. medium tide D. Fall tide
204

Name the moon phases at which neap tides take place,

A. full moon and new moon B. full moon and first quarter C. New moon and 3rd quarter D. 1st quarter and 3rd quarter

205

Name the moon phases at which neap tides take place,

A. full moon and new moon B. full moon and first quarter C. New moon and 3rd quarter D. 1st quarter and 3rd quarter

206

According to the diagram below. What is the brightest star?

A. supergiant B. main sequence C. white dwarf D. giant

207

According to the diagram below. What is the brightest star?

A. supergiant B. main sequence C. white dwarf D. giant

208

According to the diagram below. What is the temperature of the sun

A. 5000 K B. 50, 000 k C. 10,000 D. 5 K

209

According to the diagram below. What is the temperature of the sun

A. 5000 K B. 50, 000 k C. 10,000 D. 5 K

210

During a solar eclipse, part of the Earth is in the moons shadow

A. true B. false

211

During a solar eclipse, part of the Earth is in the moons shadow

A. true B. false

212

Identify the 4 planets that have rings.

A. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune B. Jupiter, Earth, Mars, Mercury C. Saturn, Mars, Uranus, Neptune D. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

213

Identify the 4 planets that have rings.

A. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune B. Jupiter, Earth, Mars, Mercury C. Saturn, Mars, Uranus, Neptune D. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

214

Only two planets in our solar system that do not have any moons?
A. Earth, Mars B. Neptune, Jupiter C. Mercury, Venus D. Earth, Mercury

215

There are only two planets in our solar system that do not have any moons?
A. Earth, Mars B. Neptune, Jupiter C. Mercury, Venus D. Earth, Mercury

216

Describe heliocentric and geocentric

217

Describe heliocentric and geocentric

Heliocentric is when the sun is the center of the universe. Geocentric is when the Earth is the center of the universe.

218

According to the Star Diagram below which star is the hotest?

A. red B. blue C. yellow green d. white

219

According to the Star Diagram below which star is the hotest?

A. red B. blue C. yellow green d. white

220

According to the Star Diagram below which star is the coolest?

A. red B. blue C. yellow green d. white

221

According to the Star Diagram below which star is the coolest?

A. red B. blue C. yellow green d. white

222