CBSE Class 7 Science Earth, Moon, and the Sun (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 5

1. Most coastal areas have __________ high tides and __________ low tides each day.

A four; four B two; two C two; four D four; two

2. What motion causes day and night?

A Earth's revolution B Earth's rotation C Earth's axis D Earth's tilt

3. Why does the area around the equator stay about the same temperature all year?

A The equator rotates slower than the poles. B The equator always receives direct sunlight. C The equator remains the same distance from the sun. D The equator has 18 hour days.

4. A total solar eclipse is visible from

A all over Earth. B only within the moon’s umbra. C only within the moon’s penumbra. D only the dark side of Earth.

5. When does a spring tide happen?

A When the moon is in the first quarter B When the sun’s rays are most intense C When the sun, moon, and Earth are all lined up D When the sun and moon form a right angle with Earth

6. How does the position of the moon affect ocean tides?

A The side of Earth facing the moon and the opposite side have the highest tides. B The highest tides always occur when the moon is in its first quarter and third quarter phases. C The side that is furthest away from the moon experiences the least gravitational pull and has the lowest tides. D The tides correspond to the angles of Earth and the moon so the highest tides are when they are at 90°.

7. Which kind of tide is shown?

A a new tide B a spring tide C a neap tide D a full tide

8. When the moon is getting smaller, this is described as ___________________.

A waxing B waning C rotating D revolving

9. Where does the moon get its light?

A The moon generates its light from its core. B The moon is illuminated by the neighboring stars. C The moon is illuminated by the light from the earth. D The moon is illuminated by the sun's rays.

10. When it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?

A spring B fall C winter