< Science 8 B > - Sun, Moon, Earth Unit Test
Below is a sample of questions that may be found on a Sun, Moon, Earth unit test for a Science 8 class:
1. What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?
a) Circular
b) Oval
c) Elliptical
d) Square
2. The Earth's rotation on its axis causes:
a) Day and night
b) The changing of the seasons
c) Tides
d) Eclipses
3. During which phase of the Moon can a solar eclipse occur?
a) Full Moon
b) New Moon
c) First Quarter Moon
d) Third Quarter Moon
4. What causes the tides on Earth?
a) The gravitational pull of the Sun
b) The gravitational pull of the Moon
c) The rotation of Earth on its axis
d) The tilt of Earth's axis
5. How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?
a) 1 day
b) 1 month
c) 1 year
d) 1 week
6. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a lunar eclipse?
a) Earth is between the Moon and the Sun
b) Moon is between the Earth and the Sun
c) Sun is between the Earth and the Moon
d) Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned
7. What causes the changing of the seasons on Earth?
a) The tilt of the Earth's axis
b) The distance between the Earth and Sun
c) The rotation of Earth on its axis
d) The gravitational pull of the Moon
8. What is the primary source of energy for the Earth and its climate?
a) Moon
b) Sun
c) Stars
d) Earth's core
9. Which of the following best describes a solar eclipse?
a) Earth is between the Moon and the Sun
b) Moon is between the Earth and the Sun
c) Sun is between the Earth and the Moon
d) Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned
10. How does the Moon's gravitational pull affect Earth's oceans?
a) Causes tides
b) Causes Earthquakes
c) Creates tsunamis
d) Changes the climate
These questions cover a range of topics related to the Sun, Moon, and Earth unit in a Science 8 class. Students may also be tested on their understanding of the phases of the Moon, the causes of eclipses, and the effects of gravitational forces on Earth's oceans.