CBSE Class 7 Science Earth, Moon, and the Sun (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 14

1. Which position is a Waning Gibbous moon?

A 2 B 4 C 6 D 8

2. When Earth moves into the moon’s shadow, a solar eclipse takes place. Which phase represents the appearance of the moon during a solar eclipse?

A Full Moon B New Moon C Third Quarter D Waning Gibbous

3. Which solar system event does this diagram show?

A Solar eclipse B Lunar eclipse C First Quarter moon D Third Quarter moon

4. Augustin observes the moon every 3 days for 15 days. He notices that over this 15-day period,the moon looks different. What accounts for the differences in the appearance of the moon over this time period?

A The speed of the moon's orbit B The position of Augustin on Earth C The distance between Earth and the moon D The position of the moon in its orbit around Earth

5. Why is it warmer at the equator than the poles?

A The Earth's revolution B Equator recieves more direct sunlight C The Earth's tilt D Equatro is closer to the sun

6. What causes seasons on Earth?

A Earth's revolution B Earth's rotation C Earth's tilt D The moon's revolution

7. Why does the moon appear to go through phases as viewed from Earth?

A The Earth's rotation and the angle of the sunlight B The Earth's revolution around the Sun C The moon's rotation D The moons revolution around Earth and angle of the sunlight

8. What factors influence the force of gravity?

A Mass increases gravity decreases B Distance increases gravity increases C Mass increases gravity increases D Nothing influences the force of gravity

9. Which location is the Full Moon?

A 1 B 3 C 5 D 7