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Printable 6th grade earth science test with vocabulary and short-answer questions on moon phases, eclipses, gravity, and tides.
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Earth, Moon, and Space Science Test

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This 46-question earth and space science test for 6th graders covers moon phases, solar and lunar eclipses, gravity, tides, and Earth's movement. Questions include fill-in-the-blank items using a 28-word vocabulary list, multiple-choice, and short-answer prompts on topics like Newton's first law, the moon's surface features, and the telescope's impact on lunar observation. Includes answer bank and is suitable for chapter review or end-of-unit assessment.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Astronomy
Grade Level:
6th Grade
Updated July 2026

Word Bank

  • astronomy
  • axis
  • calendar
  • craters
  • eclipse
  • equinox
  • force
  • gravity
  • inertia
  • law of universal gravitation
  • lunar eclipse
  • maria
  • Mass
  • meteoroids
  • neap tide
  • Newton’s first law of motion
  • orbit
  • penumbra
  • phases
  • Revolution
  • rotation
  • solar eclipse
  • solstice
  • spring tide
  • telescope
  • tides
  • umbra
  • weight

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