Sun, Earth, and Moon Relationships

Sun, Earth, and Moon Relationships

Multiple Choice

How many days does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

• 365

• 24

• 30

• 12

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between Earth's rotation and revolution?

• Rotation is spinning on its axis; revolution is orbiting around the Sun.

• Rotation is orbiting around the Sun; revolution is spinning on its axis.

• Both mean spinning on its axis.

• Both mean orbiting around the Sun.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are provided by the Sun and are important for life on Earth?

• Light

• Heat

• Water

• Wind

Multiple Select

Which of the following are resulting patterns of Earth's rotation?

• Day-and-night cycle

• Daily sunrise and sunset

• Changes in shadow length

• Yearly seasonal patterns

Multiple Choice

How long does the lunar phase cycle take to complete?

• 28.5 days

• 7 days

• 365 days

• 14 days

Multiple Choice

What are the two main factors that cause the yearly patterns observed on Earth?

• Earth's revolution and Earth's tilted axis

• Earth's rotation and Moon's revolution

• Sun's heat and Earth's gravity

• Moon's phases and Earth's tides

Open Ended

What is one interesting fact you learned about the Moon and its relationship with the Earth?