CBSE Class 7 Science Earth, Moon, and the Sun (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 9

1. What is the period of revolution of the Earth around the Sun?

A 365 1/4 days B 24 hours C 23.5 days D 366 days

2. What is the shape of the earth's orbit around the sun?

A Circular B Elliptical (slightly oval) C Square to rectangular D Variable and changes with the seasons (no particular shape)

3. The first phase after a New Moon is a...

A waning gibbous. B waxing crescent. C waning crescent. D waning gibbous.

4. Use the picture of the eclipse to answer the question that follows.What kind of eclipse is occurring where the arrows are pointing?

A partial solar eclipse B total solar eclipse C partial lunar eclipse D total lunar eclipse

5. A full moon is observed every

A 2 weeks B 24 hours C 29.5 days D 365 days

6. During the month of July, Floridians living in the Northern Hemisphere experience hot weather while Australians living in the Southern Hemisphere experience cold weather. Why does Florida experience summer while Australia experiences winter?

A Australia is closer to the Sun than Florida during the month of July. B The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing day while the Southern Hemisphere is experiencing night. C Florida is closer to the equator than Australia during the month of July. D The Northern Hemisphere is tilted more toward the Sun than the Southern Hemisphere.

7. What would most likely happen if Earth were not tilted on its axis?

A There would be no seasons on Earth. B Days would be longer in both hemispheres. C There would be no lunar eclipses or solar eclipses. D It would take less time for Earth to revolve around the Sun.

8. What will the result be if Earth's shadow appears on the surface of the Moon?

A A lunar eclipse that occurs when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon. B A solar eclipse that occurs when the Moon is between Mars and Earth. C A lunar eclipse that occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and Earth. D A solar eclipse that occurs when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

9. A total eclipse of the sun can only occur during which phase of the moon?

A new moon B waxing gibbous C waning gibbous D full moon

10. The climate of an area is most affected by the amount of

A animals in the region. B moonlight it receives. C people in the region. D sunlight it receives.