Earth, Moon, and Sun

Which of the following statements is true of our Solar System?

• Moons orbit planets.
• Stars orbit moons.
• Planets orbit moons.
• The Earth orbits the Moon

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The reason planets orbit stars and moons orbit planets is

• gravity or gravitational pull
• magnetism
• space is big
• Mr. Scott makes them

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What is the 3rd planet from the Sun

• Earth
• mars
• Venus
• Jupiter

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The imaginary line running through the center of Earth.

• axis
• moon
• constellation
• orbit

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The star at the center of our solar system.

• Sun
• moon
• orbit
• axis

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The _____ rotation causes day/night cycle.

• Sun's

• Earth's

• Moon's

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How long does it take for the Earth to make one rotation?

• 12 hours

• 48 hours

• 24 hours

• 72 hours

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The Earth turns around on its

• Axis

• Moon

• Tide

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The Sun, Earth, and the Moon share the same similarities in their

• Shape (Sphere)

• Color

• Size

What is a characteristic of the Earth and the Moon?

• Rocky surface and has landforms

• Has a life

• Orbits Earth

• Has an atmosphere