Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Chapter 27: The Sun-Earth-Moon System

Chapter Test Practice-English

1
What mineral are the lunar breccias primarily made of?
A)plagioclase feldspar
B)gypsum
C)quartz
D)orthoclase feldspar
2
In terms of electromagnetic radiation, shorter wavelengths are more harmful than long wavelengths. Which wavelengths are the most harmful if used incorrectly?
A)radio waves
B)microwaves
C)ultraviolet
D)gamma rays
3
A __________ telescope uses lenses to bring visible light to a focus.
A)refracting
B)reflecting
C)Very Large Array
D)interferometry
4
How is electromagnetic radiation arranged on the electromagnetic spectrum?
A)by velocity
B)by color
C)by wavelength and frequency
D)by oscillations
5
In the photograph, which impact crater is the oldest?
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A)B
B)C
C)Both formed at the same time.
D)It is impossible to tell.
6
The Earth Moon is __________ in size and has an orbit_________ its planet relative to other moons in the solar system.
A)larger, closer to
B)larger, farther from
C)smaller, closer to
D)smaller, farther from
7
The loose, ground-up rock on the surface of the Moon is called __________.
A)rille
B)sandstone
C)regolith
D)maria
8
Which type of telescope uses data from more than one telescope?
A)an infrared telescope
B)a refracting telescope
C)interferometry
D)a refracting telescope
9
What are the highlands on the Moon made of?
A)lunar breccias
B)sandstones
C)lunar conglomerates
D)volcanic rocks
10
What determines the light-collecting power of a microscope?
A)the area of the opening
B)the shape of the opening
C)the number of mirrors
D)the configuration of the lenses
11
What is the oval feature labeled as “B” in the figure?
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A)rays
B)highlands
C)rilles
D)impact crater
12
What part of the figure is the Sun directly overhead during the summer solstice?
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A)north pole
B)equator
C)between the Tropic of Cancer and the north pole
D)Tropic of Cancer
13
What theory of formation is most widely accepted for Earth's moon?
A)the simultaneous formation
B)the plate tectonic theory
C)the impact theory
D)the capture theory
14
When the Moon is aligned with and between the Sun and Earth, the Moon is at the __________ stage.
A)full moon
B)waxing crescent
C)new moon
D)waning gibbous
15
When the Sun and Moon are aligned the tides are __________, which is called a __________.
A)less than normal, neap tide
B)greater than normal, neap tide
C)greater than normal, spring tide
D)less than normal, spring tide
16
Which image in the figure shows a waxing gibbous moon phase?
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A)16
B)17
C)18
D)19
17
Which series of the images in the figure show a waning moon phase?
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A)19-21
B)15-18
C)17-19
D)21-15
18
Maria are flat, smooth plains on the Moon's surface. What formed them?
A)impact craters
B)running water
C)heavy erosion
D)lava flows
19
Why do no maria exist on the far side of the Moon?
A)The crust is half as thin on the far side.
B)There were no impacts on the far side.
C)Lava did not fill in the far side.
D)The crust is twice as thick on the far side.
20
What occurs during a solar eclipse?
A)The Sun's light becomes dimmer during the day.
B)The Moon passes between the Sun and Earth.
C)Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.
D)The Sun, the Moon and Earth are positioned at right angles to each other.
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