Sun, Earth, Moon Questions

What is the source of heat and light in our solar system?

• The North star

• the moon

• the sun

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The Sun, Earth and moon all rotate on an axis.

• True

• False

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What causes a shadow?

• The moon refracting light

• An object blocking light falling on a surface.

• An instrument that shows direction by using a magnet.

The path one object takes as it revolves around another object in space is called

• revolution.

• rotation.

• orbit.

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A line, real or imaginary, around which something spins is called

• gravity.

• axis.

• equator.

What causes the Earth's seasons?

• Shadows

• Tilt on axis away or toward the sun.

• Rotation

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Does the Earth revolve or rotate around the sun?

• Revolve

• Rotate

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The gravity that pulls us to the ground comes from the sun.

• True

• False

What do the Earth and moon have in common?

• Water

• Atmosphere

• Sphere of rock

How long does it take the moon to orbit Earth?

• 24 hours

• 29 days

• 365 days

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