CBSE Class 7 Science Earth, Moon, and the Sun (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 12

1. The earth's orbit is the...

A Motion of the Earth around the sun. B Earth rotating on its axis. C Motion of the Moon around the Earth. D Partial shadow of the Earth reaching the Moon.

2. The 'Diamond Ring' effect is observed when looking at

A Total solar eclipse B Lunar eclipse C Partial solar eclipse D Someone's engagement ring

3. What phase of the moon is this?

A Waning crescent B Waning gibbous C Waxing crescent D Waxing gibbous

4. Which phase of the Moon would be seen after a full moon?

A Waning crescent B Waning gibbous C Waxing crescent D Waxing gibbous

5. One revolution is the orbit of a

A Planet or moon around a Sun B Planet around a Sun C Moon around a Sun D Planet around a Sun or a moon around a planet

6. What alignment do you need for a total solar eclipse to occur?

A Sun, Earth, Moon B Sun, Moon, Earth C Moon, Sun, Earth

7. When does the Sun's corona become more visible?

A During a Lunar Eclipse B At night C During a total solar eclipse D During a full moon

8. We only ever see one side of the moon because...

A The sun only lights up one side B Because the other side is shy C We only see it at night D The Moon's orbit and rotation on its axis take the same amount of time

9. For an annular eclipse to occur where is the moon?

A Further away from the Earth B Closer to the Earth C Behind the Earth D On the other side of the Sun

10. The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. Which statement is true about the solar energy received when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, compared to the Southern Hemisphere?

A The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is cooler. B The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is warmer. C The Northern Hemisphere receives more direct solar energy and is cooler. D The Northern Hemisphere receives more direct solar energy and is warmer.