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Sun, Earth, Moon.
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The spinning of an object on its axis is called
a) rotation
b) orbit
c) tide
d) phase
Day and night is caused by the _____ of Earth on its axis.
a) orbit
b) gravity
c) phase
d) rotation
Earth orbits around
a) its axis
b) the Sun
c) every 24 hours
d) every 30 days
What is the reason for seasonal changes?
a) Earth's tilt and orbit around the sun
b) Earth's tilt and rotation on its axis
c) Earth's gravity
d) The Sun's apparent motion
How long does it take the Earth to make one complete orbit around the Sun?
a) 24 hours
b) 30 days
c) 365 days
d) 4 weeks
Which is the correct pattern for the seasons?
a) All answers are correct
b) Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
c) Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
d) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
During the phases of the Moon, the Moon appears to change shape. This change in appearance is due to the Moon...
a) moving closer and farther away from Earth
b) physically changing size and shape
c) having craters on its surface
d) reflecting a different amount of light from the Sun depending on its position
About how long does the Moon take to complete one cycle or orbit around the Earth?
a) 24 hours
b) 365 days
c) 4 weeks
d) 2 months
Noah looks up into the sky at 9PM but he sees no moon. What moon phase best explains this?
a) Full Moon
b) First Quarter
c) Third Quarter
d) New Moon
The Moon ___ around the Earth.
a) orbits
b) rotates
c) spins
d) does not orbit
Tyler is outside and looks down. He notices his shadow is just beneath his feet. What is the most likely time of day ?
a) 12:15PM
b) 12:15AM
c) 4:00PM
d) 2:30AM
The Sun rises in the ____ and sets in the ____.
a) west...east
b) north...south
c) east...west
d) south...north
Bryan wants to go outside at the time when his shadow would be the longest. Which of the following is the best time for him to go?
a) sunrise or sunset
b) midday
c) noon
d)
Which of the following would NOT be found on the Moon?
a) atmosphere
b) gravity
c) craters
d) rocks
What is the correct order of the planets starting from the Sun?
a) Mars, Venus, Earth, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto, Neptune
b) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
c) Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus
d) Mars, Mercury, Earth, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
The Sun is made up of
a) ice
b) a ball of hot gases
c) metals
d) mountains and liquid water
The Moon orbits
a) Earth
b) the Sun
c) its axis
d)
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