1. Why do we see phases of the moon during a month?

We see only the lit part of the moon as it moves around Earth
The moon is smaller when it is farther from us
Parts of the moon are always in shadow
Eclipses of the moon occur nightly

2. Which of the following correctly describes the movement of Earth, moon and sun?

Sun revolves around moon, moon revolves around Earth
Sun and moon revolve around earth
Moon revolves around sun, Earth revolves around moon
Moon revolves around Earth, Earth revolves around sun

3. If you watched the night sky for several hours, how would the stars appear to be moving? They would move around

the North Star
the Big Dipper
the moon
you

4. What is the movement of Earth on its axis called?

phases
floatation
revolution
rotation

5. What is the movement of Earth around the sun called?

precipitation
random movement
revolution
rotation

6. What causes the apparent movement of objects across the sky during a day or night on Earth?

revolution of Earth in its orbit
rotation of Earth on its axis
location of Earth in space
objects are moving around Earth