Harcourt Science Space Vocabulary Quiz

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The sun and the objects that orbit around it
- Solar eclipse
- Solar system
- Planet
- Rotation

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The Harcourt Science Space Vocabulary Quiz assesses key concepts related to our solar system, celestial movements, and observable astronomical phenomena. It covers topics like solar eclipses, rotation, revolution, and moon phases, enhancing understanding of fundamental space science.

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The hiding of the sun that occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth.
- Planets
- Lunar eclipse
- Solar eclipse
- Phases
Correct Answer

A. Solar eclipse

Explanation

A solar eclipse refers to the hiding of the sun when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth. During this celestial event, the moon casts a shadow on the Earth, blocking the sunlight and causing a temporary darkness. Unlike a lunar eclipse, which occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, a solar eclipse is only visible from specific regions on Earth. This phenomenon is a result of the alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth, creating a captivating spectacle in the sky.

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The spinning of an object on its axis
- Rotation
- Revolution
- Orbit
- Planet
Correct Answer

A. Rotation

Explanation

Rotation refers to the spinning of an object on its axis. This term is commonly used to describe the movement of celestial bodies such as planets, which rotate on their own axis. It is different from revolution, which refers to the movement of an object around another object, such as a planet orbiting around a star. Therefore, rotation is the correct answer in this context.

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The movement of one object around another object
- Orbit
- Rotation
- Phases
- Revolution
Correct Answer

A. Revolution

Explanation

The term "revolution" refers to the movement of one object around another object. It specifically describes the path or trajectory that an object follows as it orbits around another object. This term is commonly used in the context of celestial bodies, such as planets revolving around the sun. It signifies a complete circuit or rotation around a central point, which can be observed in the periodic and repetitive motion of the object.

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The different shapes the moon seems to have in the sky when observed from earth.
- Phases
- Axis
- Lunar eclipse
- Solar eclipse
Correct Answer

A. Phases

Explanation

The correct answer is phases. The different shapes the moon seems to have in the sky when observed from Earth are called phases. This is because the moon orbits around the Earth, and as it does so, different amounts of sunlight are reflected off its surface, causing it to appear differently illuminated from our perspective. These phases include the new moon, crescent moon, half moon, gibbous moon, and full moon.

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The path an object takes as it moves around another object in space
- Planet
- Rotation
- Axis
- Orbit
Correct Answer

A. Orbit

Explanation

An orbit refers to the path that an object takes as it moves around another object in space. In the context of this question, the term "orbit" is the most fitting description for the path an object takes around a planet. The other options, such as "rotation" and "axis," do not accurately capture the concept of the object's path around the planet.

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A large body of rock or gas that orbits the sun
- Asteroid
- Planet
- Meteor
- Sun
Correct Answer

A. Planet

Explanation

A planet is a large body of rock or gas that orbits the sun.

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The hiding of the moon when it passes through the Earth's shadow
- Lunar eclipse
- Solar eclipse
- Phases
- Orvit
Correct Answer

A. Lunar eclipse

Explanation

A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the Earth's shadow, causing it to be hidden from view. This phenomenon happens when the Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon's surface. As a result, the moon appears to darken or turn a reddish color during a lunar eclipse. This is different from a solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sun's light. The phases of the moon refer to its different appearances as it orbits around the Earth.

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The imaginary line that goes through the North Pole and the South Pole
- Revolution
- Rotation
- Orbit
- Axis
Correct Answer

A. Axis

Explanation

The correct answer is "axis." The axis refers to the imaginary line that runs through the North Pole and the South Pole of the Earth. It is an essential concept in understanding the Earth's rotation and revolution. The Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and it also revolves around the Sun along its axis, causing the change of seasons. Therefore, the axis plays a crucial role in the Earth's movement and positioning in space.

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The movement of an object aorund another object
- Orbit
- Revolution
- Rotation
- Axis
Correct Answer

A. Revolution

Explanation

The term "revolution" refers to the movement of an object around another object. This can be seen in celestial bodies like planets orbiting around the sun or moons orbiting around planets. It involves a continuous circular or elliptical path followed by the object around the central body. This term is commonly used in astronomy and physics to describe the motion of objects in space.

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A chunk of rock or metal that orbits the sun
- Comet
- Asteroid
- Planet
- Moom
Correct Answer

A. Asteroid

Explanation

An asteroid is a chunk of rock or metal that orbits the sun. Unlike planets, asteroids do not have a spherical shape and are much smaller in size. They are remnants from the early formation of the solar system and can be found in the asteroid belt, which is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Comets, on the other hand, are composed of ice, dust, and other organic compounds, and have a characteristic tail when they approach the sun. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is asteroid.

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A large ball of ice and dust that orbits the sun
- Comet
- Asteriod
- Orbit
- Moon
Correct Answer

A. Comet

Explanation

A comet is a large ball of ice and dust that orbits the sun. Comets are made up of frozen gases, dust, and rocky material. As a comet gets closer to the sun, the heat causes the ice to vaporize, creating a glowing coma or tail that can be seen from Earth. Comets have highly elliptical orbits and can take hundreds or even thousands of years to complete one orbit around the sun. They are different from asteroids, which are rocky objects that also orbit the sun but are composed mostly of metal and rock.

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Harcourt Science Space Vocabulary Quiz

The sun and the objects that orbit around it

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The hiding of the sun that occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth.

The spinning of an object on its axis

The movement of one object around another object

The different shapes the moon seems to have in the sky when observed from earth.

The path an object takes as it moves around another object in space

A large body of rock or gas that orbits the sun

The hiding of the moon when it passes through the Earth's shadow

The imaginary line that goes through the North Pole and the South Pole

The movement of an object aorund another object

A chunk of rock or metal that orbits the sun

A large ball of ice and dust that orbits the sun