GRADE 8 SCIENCE – TERM 1 - FINAL

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Humans and their place in the Universe Book

Unit 4 Module 2

Lesson 1: Earth's Motion Around the Sun Pg. 53-72.

Lesson 2: Lunar Phases Pg. 75-88.
Lesson 3: Eclipses Pg. 91-108.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. What causes day and night on Earth?

a. Earth’s revolution around the Sun
b. Earth’s rotation on its axis
c. The Moon’s shadow on Earth
d. The tilt of Earth’s axis

2. Which phase of the Moon occurs when the Moon is positioned between the
Earth and the Sun?
a. Full Moon
b. First Quarter
c. New Moon
d. Third Quarter

3. What is the approximate time it takes for the Moon to complete one full cycle of
phases?
a. 7 days
b. 14 days
c. 29.5 days
d. 365 days

4. During which type of eclipse does the Earth block sunlight from reaching the
Moon?
a. Solar eclipse
b. Lunar eclipse
c. Penumbral eclipse
d. Annular eclipse

5. Which statement about the Sun’s position in the sky is true during the summer
solstice?
a. The Sun is directly overhead at the poles.
b. The Sun is highest in the sky at noon.
c. The Sun’s light reaches the Earth’s equator directly.
d. The Sun does not set.
6. During the waxing phases, which part of the Moon becomes visible each night?
a. Less of the Moon
b. More of the Moon
c. The Moon’s far side
d. None of the above

7. How long does it take the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
a. 24 hours
b. 29.5 days
c. 365.25 days
d. 12 months

8. What causes the different phases of the Moon?

a. The Moon’s rotation
b. The Moon’s revolution around Earth
c. The tilt of Earth’s axis
d. The Sun’s movement

9. During a solar eclipse, what is visible in the sky?

a. The Moon’s shadow
b. The Sun is fully visible
c. The Earth’s shadow
d. None of the above

10. Why does the Moon appear to change shape in the night sky?
a. The Earth blocks the Moon’s light
b. The Moon rotates
c. The Sun illuminates different parts of the Moon
d. The Moon’s distance from Earth changes

11. What is the shape of Earth’s orbit around the Sun?

a. Circular
b. Elliptical
c. Oval
d. None of the above
12. Why does the tilt of Earth’s axis cause seasons?
a. It changes the distance from the Sun
b. It affects the angle and intensity of sunlight
c. It increases Earth’s speed
d. None of the above

13. What is the position of Earth during the winter solstice in the Northern
Hemisphere?
a. Closest to the Sun
b. Farthest from the Sun
c. Tilted away from the Sun
d. Tilted toward the Sun

14. During an equinox, which statement is true?

a. Day and night are of equal length
b. The Sun is directly over the poles
c. Earth is tilted at its maximum angle
d. None of the above

15. What causes the Sun to appear to rise and set each day?
a. Earth’s revolution
b. Earth’s rotation
c. The Moon’s orbit
d. The Sun’s movement

16. Why do areas near the equator experience less seasonal variation?
a. They are always closest to the Sun
b. They receive consistent sunlight year-round
c. The equator is tilted the most
d. None of the above

17. Why is the summer solstice the longest day of the year?
a. The Sun never sets
b. The Sun is at its highest point in the sky
c. Earth is farthest from the Sun
d. The Moon reflects more sunlight
19. Which phase of the Moon comes after the waxing crescent?
a. First quarter
b. Full moon
c. New moon
d. Third quarter

20. What is the phase of the Moon when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon?
a. New Moon
b. Full Moon
c. First Quarter
d. Third Quarter

21. Which term describes the Moon’s near side becoming more illuminated each
night?
a. Waning
b. Waxing
c. Full
d. New

22. How many phases does the Moon go through during one cycle?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10

23. What is the period of the Moon’s revolution around Earth?

a. 24 hours
b. 27.3 days
c. 365 days
d. 7 days

24. Which phase occurs immediately before the new moon?

a. Waning crescent
b. Waxing crescent
c. First quarter
d. Full moon
 25. What happens during a waxing gibbous phase?
a. The Moon is less than half visible
b. The Moon is almost fully illuminated
c. The Moon is completely dark
d. The Moon appears as a crescent

26. Why is the same side of the Moon always visible from Earth?
a. The Moon doesn’t rotate
b. The Moon’s rotation matches its revolution
c. The Sun blocks the far side
d. Earth’s gravity locks its position

TRUE OR FALSE
1. Earth’s axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5° relative to its orbit around the Sun.
True
False
2. A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.
True
False
3. The Moon reflects its own light to appear illuminated.
True
False
4. During a partial solar eclipse, the Moon's shadow partially covers the Earth,
specifically the penumbra.
True
False
5. The summer solstice is the day with the longest period of daylight and the shortest
night of the year
True
False
FILL IN THE BLANKS

Revolution Lunar Eclipse Revolution Earth

Orbit-axis Seasons Lunar Phases Solstice Solar Eclipse

New moon Waning Gibbous Wanning crescent waxing gibbous waxing crescent.

1. The ________ is the imaginary line on which Earth rotates.

2. A lunar eclipse occurs when the ________ is between the Sun and the Moon.

3. The phase of the Moon that follows the full moon is the ________.

4. A ________________ occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the
Sun, casting a shadow on Earth.

5. A ________________ happens when the Earth passes between the Sun and the
Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

6. The ________________ is the time of year when the Sun reaches its highest or
lowest point in the sky.

7. The ________________ are caused by the changing positions of the Sun, Earth,
and Moon.

8. A ________________ occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and
the Sun.

9. ________________ is the movement of one object around another.

10. ________________ is the spinning motion of an object around its axis.

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. Define the following terms.

Solstice:

Umbra:

Penumbra:

Solar eclipse:

Lunar eclipse:

Waxing phases:

Waning phases:

Equinox:

Orbit:

Rotation:

Rotation axis:

Orbit:

Revolution:

2. Match the terms with their definitions:

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. Describe the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a solar eclipse.

2. Why do we experience seasons on Earth?

3. Why does Earth orbit the sun?

4. How do you think animals are affected by seasonal change?

5. How the moon can be rotating if the same side of the moon is always facing the
Earth?

6. Why does the moon appear to change shape?

7. Why aren’t there eclipses every month?