Glencoe Science Level Red

Chapter 15: The Solar System and Beyond

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation?
A)365 days
B)1 year
C)24 h
D)1 month
2
How many seasons occur during one revolution of Earth?
A)four
B)one
C)two
D)three
3
What causes the change in seasons?
A)the distance between Earth and the Sun
B)the phases of the Moon
C)the rotation of Earth
D)the tilt of Earth's axis
4
What causes moonlight?
A)fusion in the Moon
B)reflected light from the Sun
C)glowing dust on the Moon
D)lights on the Moon made by humans
5
What causes a solar eclipse?
A)Earth's shadow on the Moon
B)the Sun's shadow on Earth
C)Earth's shadow on the Sun
D)the Moon's shadow on Earth
6
What is the order during a lunar eclipse?
A)Sun, Moon, Earth
B)Earth, Sun, Moon
C)Moon, Sun, Earth
D)Sun, Earth, Moon
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