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

1. What is the 6th planet from the Sun?

A Mercury B Saturn C Earth D Venus

2. Which planet is closer to the Sun?

A Earth B Venus C Saturn D Neptune

3. Which of the following are characteristics of the Sun?

A Made up of gas B Solar flares C Star D All of the above

4. Bree and her mother are outside looking at the stars on a dark night. Where is Bree located in relation to the Sun during the night hours?

A At the closest point to the Sun in Earth's orbit B At the furthest point from the Sun in Earth's orbit C On the side of Earth that has rotated away from the Sun D On the side of Earth that has rotated toward the Sun

5. A student observes the following phase of the moon on December 3. Which date would be the best prediction for the next new moon appearance?

A F. December 28 B G. December 12 C H. December 18 D J. January 1

6. A student uses a flashlight, a tennis ball, and a table-tennis ball to model the lunar cycle as shown below. Which phase of the moon is being modeled in this position?

A A. Full moon B B. Third quarter C C. Waning gibbous D D. New moon

7. The moon seems to change shape from day to day in a cycle that lasts about a month as it goes through _.

A revolutions B phases C rotations D eclipses

8. As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _.

A swelling B waxing C waning D disappearing

9. Which moon phase is when you can't see the moon at all?

A Waning crescent B Full moon C Waxing gibbous D New moon

10. Phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger are referred to as _.

A waxing B waning C new D eclipse