The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the new moon phase? [7L-1]
The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the waxing crescent phase? [7L-2]
The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the first quarter phase? [7L-3]
The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the waxing gibbous phase? [7L-4]
The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the full moon phase? [7L-5]
The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the waning gibbous phase? [7L-6]
The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the last quarter phase? [7L-7]
The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the waning crescent phase? [7L-8]
Which matches the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun once? [7L-9]
Which matches the time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth once? [7L-10]
Which matches the time it takes for the Earth to spin round once on its axis? [7L-11]
Which matches the length of daylight on the equator? [7L-12]
Which matches the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun once? [7L-13]
Which matches the approximate time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth once? [7L-14]
Which matches the time it takes for the Earth to spin round once on its axis? [7L-15]
Which matches the length of night-time on the equator? [7L-16]
Which planet is nearest the Sun? [7L-17]
Which planet is the 2nd in order from the Sun? [7L-18]
Which planet is the 3rd in order from the Sun? [7L-19]
Which planet is the 4th in order from the Sun? [7L-20]
Which planet is the 5th in order from the Sun? [7L-21]
Which planet is the 6th in order from the Sun? [7L-22]
Which planet is the 7th in order from the Sun? [7L-23]
Which planet is the 8th in order from the Sun? [7L-24]
Which planet is the farthest from the Sun? [7L-25]


Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Autumn season in the Northern Hemisphere? [7L-29]
Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Winter season in the Northern Hemisphere? [7L-30]
Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Spring season in the Northern Hemisphere? [7L-31]
Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Summer season in the Northern Hemisphere? [7L-32]
Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Spring season in the Southern Hemisphere? [7L-33]
Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Summer season in the Southern Hemisphere? [7L-34]
Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere? [7L-35]
Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Winter season in the Southern Hemisphere? [7L-36]




Which explains why a planet has 'day' and 'night'? [7L-42]
Which explains why a planet has 'seasons'? [7L-43]
Which explains why Mars has 'seasons'? [7L-44]
Which explains why Earth has 'day' and 'night'? [7L-45]
Which is the path of an object moving around another in space? [7L-46]
Which is a rock moving around the Sun between the paths of Mars and Jupiter? [7L-47]
Which is a very large spinning object moving around a star? [7L-48]
Which is a recognisable pattern of stars? [7L-49]
Which is a mass of dust and ice going around the Sun? [7L-50]
Which explains why stars seem to move across the sky? [7L-52]
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-53]
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-54]
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-55]
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-56]
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-57]
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-58]
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-59]
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-60]
Which pattern is generally TRUE the further a planet is from the Sun? [7L-61]
Which pattern is generally TRUE the further a planet is from the Sun? [7L-62]
Which pattern is generally TRUE the further a planet is from the Sun? [7L-63]
Which pattern is generally TRUE the further a planet is from the Sun? [7L-64]
Starting with the Earth at position 2 in the cycle, where will the Earth be in 3 months time? [7L-65]
Starting with the Earth at position 2 in the cycle, where will the Earth be in 6 months time? [7L-66]
Starting with the Earth at position 2 in the cycle, where will the Earth be in 9 months time? [7L-67]
Starting with the Earth at position 2 in the cycle, where will the Earth be in 12 months time? [7L-68]
In which direction does the Sun rise? [7L-69]
In which direction does the Sun set? [7L-70]
In which direction is the Sun highest in the sky? [7L-71]
In which direction does a magnetic compass point? [7L-72]
At what time is the Sun highest in the sky?
Which of the following explains why the Sun seems to move across the sky? [7L-78]
From the point of view of plant growth, which is the best direction for a short narrow garden attached to a house to face? [7L-79]
Which object is the Sun? [7L-81]
Which object is a comet? [7L-82]
Which object could be the Earth? [7L-83]
Which object is our Moon? [7L-84]
Which object could be Mars? [7L-85]
Which object could be an asteroid? [7L-86]
Which object is a star? [7L-87]
Which object is a moon of a planet? [7L-88]
The __(1)__ is seen by __(2)__ sunlight as it orbits the Earth. A lunar __(3)__ happens when the __(4)__ is directly between the Sun and the Moon. The Earth blocks out light from the __(5)__ so the Moon goes __(6)__.
The __(1)__ is seen by __(2)__ sunlight as it orbits the Earth. A lunar __(3)__ happens when the __(4)__ is directly between the Sun and the Moon. The Earth blocks out light from the __(5)__ so the Moon goes __(6)__.
The __(1)__ is seen by __(2)__ sunlight as it orbits the Earth. A lunar __(3)__ happens when the __(4)__ is directly between the Sun and the Moon. The Earth blocks out light from the __(5)__ so the Moon goes __(6)__.
The __(1)__ is seen by __(2)__ sunlight as it orbits the Earth. A lunar __(3)__ happens when the __(4)__ is directly between the Sun and the Moon. The Earth blocks out light from the __(5)__ so the Moon goes __(6)__.
The __(1)__ is seen by __(2)__ sunlight as it orbits the Earth. A lunar __(3)__ happens when the __(4)__ is directly between the Sun and the Moon. The Earth blocks out light from the __(5)__ so the Moon goes __(6)__.
The __(1)__ is seen by __(2)__ sunlight as it orbits the Earth. A lunar __(3)__ happens when the __(4)__ is directly between the Sun and the Moon. The Earth blocks out light from the __(5)__ so the Moon goes __(6)__.
The Sun is a __(1)__ object because it makes and gives out its own __(2)__. A __(3)__ eclipse happens when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the __(4)__. The __(5)__ blocks out light from the Sun so the __(6)__ goes dark.
The Sun is a __(1)__ object because it makes and gives out its own __(2)__. A __(3)__ eclipse happens when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the __(4)__. The __(5)__ blocks out light from the Sun so the __(6)__ goes dark.
The Sun is a __(1)__ object because it makes and gives out its own __(2)__. A __(3)__ eclipse happens when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the __(4)__. The __(5)__ blocks out light from the Sun so the __(6)__ goes dark.
The Sun is a __(1)__ object because it makes and gives out its own __(2)__. A __(3)__ eclipse happens when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the __(4)__. The __(5)__ blocks out light from the Sun so the __(6)__ goes dark.
The Sun is a __(1)__ object because it makes and gives out its own __(2)__. A __(3)__ eclipse happens when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the __(4)__. The __(5)__ blocks out light from the Sun so the __(6)__ goes dark.
The Sun is a __(1)__ object because it makes and gives out its own __(2)__. A __(3)__ eclipse happens when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the __(4)__. The __(5)__ blocks out light from the Sun so the __(6)__ goes dark.













Which month corresponds to position 3 in the yearly cycle of the Earth? [7L-121]
Which month corresponds to position 4 in the yearly cycle of the Earth? [7L-122]
Which month corresponds to position 1 in the yearly cycle of the Earth? [7L-123]
Which month corresponds to position 2 in the yearly cycle of the Earth? [7L-124]
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to sunset at about 6pm? [7L-125]
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to about 9pm and stars could be readily observed? [7L-126]
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to 12 midnight? [7L-127]
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to about 3am and stars could be readily observed? [7L-128]
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to sunrise at about 6am? [7L-129]
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to daylight at about 9am? [7L-130]
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to 12 noon? [7L-131]
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to about 3pm in the afternoon? [7L-132]
Which word best matches the Sun? [7L-133]
Which word best matches a large object orbiting a planet? [7L-134]
Which word best matches a large object orbiting a star? [7L-135]
Which word best matches a sun and surrounding planets? [7L-136]
Which word best matches a large collection of stars? [7L-137]
Which word best matches a single object that naturally gives out light? [7L-138]
Which word best matches the Milky Way? [7L-139]
Which word best matches Pluto? [7L-140]
Which word best matches everything around? [7L-141]
Which word best matches sputnik 1 (the 1st)? [7L-142]
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