Glencoe Science Level Green

Chapter 7: Earth in Space

Standardized Test Practice

1
Which letter corresponds to the moon phase waxing crescent?

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A)B
B)A
C)C
D)D
2
During which phase of the moon could a lunar eclipse occur?

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A)G
B)H
C)A
D)E
3
At which point in Earth’s orbit does summer begin in the northern hemisphere?

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A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
4
Which two positions represent solstices?

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A)A and C
B)B and D
C)B and C
D)A and D
5
Which of the following is used to measure moonquakes?
A)telescope
B)seismograph
C)spectroscope
D)centrifuge
6
Which of the planets listed below is a gas giant?
A)Mercury
B)Venus
C)Pluto
D)Saturn
7
Which of these planets has a large, permanent storm in its atmosphere?
A)Saturn
B)Neptune
C)Venus
D)Jupiter
8
Where is the asteroid belt located?
A)between Mercury and Venus
B)between Neptune and Pluto
C)between Mars and Jupiter
D)between Jupiter and Saturn
9
Which of the following terms is used to describe the motion of Earth on its axis?
A)revolution
B)rotation
C)ellipse
D)solstice
10
Which is one of the two moons of Mars?
A)Titan
B)Charon
C)Phobos
D)Europa
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