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Grade 9 The Moon

What phase of the Moon is shown?

1. first quarter
2. waxing crescent
3. waning gibbous
4. new moon

Grade 9 Oceanography and Hydrology

Look at the tidal bulge on the side of Earth (B) near E. Which statement best describes the tide occurring here?

1. ebb tide
2. low tide
3. high tide
4. slack tide

Grade 6 Astronomy

Refer to the picture below, what does this represent?

1. Spring Tide
2. Neap Tide

Grade 6 Inner Planets

Which four letters represent terrestrial planets on the solar system diagram shown?

1. A, B, C, D
2. B, C, D, E
3. E, F, G, H
4. F, G, H, I

Grade 6 The Moon

Rob observes the Moon in the phase shown.

About how long will it be before Rob can see the Moon in the same phase again?

1. 1 week
2. 1 month
3. 1 year
4. 1 decade

Grade 2 Solar System

Object "F" is a(n)                .

1. star
2. comet
3. planet
4. asteroid

Grade 5 Outer Planets

This is the 8th planet in our solar system. It was the first planet discovered by using mathematics.

1. Saturn
2. Jupiter
3. Uranus
4. Neptune

Grade 5 Inner Planets

This is the 3rd planet from the Sun. The planet we call home.

1. Earth
2. Mercury
3. Mars
4. Venus

Grade 6 Outer Planets

Which statement is true for the two planets shown?

1. Both planets are inner planets.
2. Both planets are outer planets.
3. The first planet is an inner planet and the second planet is an outer planet.
4. The first planet is an outer planet and the second planet is an inner planet.

Grade 9 The Moon

Which phase of the Moon is this? The visible part of the Moon is represented by the white.

1. waxing crescent
2. waning crescent
3. waning gibbous
4. waxing gibbous

Grade 6 Outer Planets

Which four letters represent Jovian planets on the solar system diagram shown?

1. A, B, C, D
2. B, C, D, E
3. E, F, G, H
4. F, G, H, I

Grade 9 Inner Planets

The surface of the planet pictured is most similar to the surface of                .

1. the Sun
2. the Moon
3. the Earth
4. an asteroid

Grade 5 Outer Planets

This is the 6th planet from the Sun. It is known mostly for its rings.

1. Saturn
2. Jupiter
3. Uranus
4. Neptune

Grade 5 Oceanography and Hydrology

Where is most of Earth's liquid water found?

1. oceans
2. atmosphere
3. lakes and rivers
4. soil and groundwater

Grade 8 The Moon

Locate Tycho on the map of the Moon. Tycho is most likely                     .

1. a dried ocean
2. an ancient crater
3. an extinct volcano
4. a weathered mountain

Grade 5 Inner Planets

This is the 4th planet from the Sun. It looks red and was named after the god of war.

1. Earth
2. Mercury
3. Mars
4. Venus

Grade 5 Inner Planets

This is the closest planet to our Sun. It takes only 88 days to orbit it.

1. Earth
2. Mercury
3. Mars
4. Venus

Grade 6 Planetary Motion

The diagram shows the Sun (A) and planets (B - I) of our solar system. Use the diagram and passage below to answer the question.

The planets of our solar system are moving in space. Each planet goes around the Sun in a path called an orbit. In addition, each planet spins around an imaginary line through its center called an axis. Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of about `23.4 deg`.

Which sentence best describes how the planets revolve?

1. The planets of our solar system are moving in space.
2. Each planet goes around the Sun in a path called an orbit.
3. In addition, each planet spins around an imaginary line through its center called an axis.
4. Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of about `23.4 deg`.

Grade 6 Solar System

Which statement is true for the two planets shown?

1. Both planets are inner planets.
2. Both planets are outer planets.
3. The first planet is an inner planet and the second planet is an outer planet.
4. The first planet is an outer planet and the second planet is an inner planet.

Grade 6 Universe

One method of classifying galaxies is by their shapes. What type of scientist would classify the shape of a newly discovered galaxy?

1. geologist
2. astronomer
3. meteorologist
4. oceanographer