Bloque 4A (Prueba de Astronomia/Parte 1)

1.

1 point

Which of these is a true statement about gravity?

Gravity keeps the sun in orbit around Earth

Gravity keeps the moon in orbit around Earth

There is no gravity on the moon because there is no air on the moon.

Objects in space are unaffected by gravity because there is no gravity in space.

2.

1 point

Which of these keeps Earth in orbit around the sun?

the rotation of Earth on its axis

the extreme temperature of the sun

gravitational forces between the sun and Earth

gravitational forces between Earth and the outer planets

3.

1 point

Which of these has the greatest effect on the ocean tides?

the gravity of the sun

the gravity of the moon

the strength of ocean winds

the temperature of ocean water

4.

1 point

What causes ocean tides?

wind blowing on the ocean

earthquakes on the ocean floor

gravitational pull of the moon and sun

saltwater being heated and expanding

5.

1 point

Higher than normal tides are produced when

very strong onshore winds occur

the moon moves closer to Earth than usual

the gravitational pull of the sun and moon are directly in line with Earth

strong currents off the coastline push the waves and make tides larger.

6.

1 point

Which of these best describes Earth's movement around the sun in 365 days?

one cycle

one rotation

one light year

one revolution

7.

1 point

Revolution is the

tilt of Earth on its axis tilt of Earth on its axis

sun traveling around Earth

movement of a planet around its axis

movement of a planet around the sun

8.

1 point

Which of these takes proximately 365 days to occur?

the sun completes one full revolution around Earth

Earth completes one full rotation around the sun

the sun completes one full rotation around Earth

Earth completes one full revolution around the sun

9.

1 point

Which of these BEST describes why it is daytime in the United States when it is nighttime in China?

the moon is blocking light from the sun in China

Earth has rotated on its axis so China is facing away from the sun

The Earth has orbited around the sun so that the China side is not facing the sun

The sun has orbited around the Earth to the United States side from the China side.

10.

1 point

Which statement describes a planet's rotation?

the motion of a planet around its axis

the motion of a planet around the sun

the motion of a planet around its moons

the motion of a planet around the solar system

11.

1 point

Why does the Northern Hemisphere have fewer daylight hours in January than in June?

There is more cloud cover in the winter

The sun releases less heat during the winter months

This part of Earth is tilted away from the sun during the winter

the distance between Earth and the sun is greater during winter months.

12.

1 point

Why does the moon appear dark during a solar eclipse?

the moon is in the sun's shadow

Earth's shadow is covering the moon

The light the moon produces is temporarily blocked

The side of the moon lit by the sun is facing away from Earth

13.

1 point

Observa la figura del projector rotulado A

Which even is shown in this diagram.

half moon

new moon

lunar eclipse

solar eclipse

14.

1 point

What causes the moon to shine?

It makes its own light

It reflects the sun's light

it reflects light from Earth

It stores light during the day and radiates it at night

15.

1 point

What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Spring

Winter

Autumn

Summer

16.

1 point

Nivel 4

Describe what would happen if the Moon moved closer to the Earth// Describe lo que ocurriría si la Luna se mueve más cerca de la Tierra.

Responde en tu hoja.

17.

1 point

NIVEL 3

Mira la FIGURA B en la diapositiva para responder esta pregunta.

Using the diagram, describe what season is taking place in the southern hemisphere. JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWER.// Utilizando el diagrama, describe que temporada está teniendo lugar en el hemisferio sur. JUSTIFICA TU RESPUESTA.

RESPONDE EN TU HOJA