Sun, Earth, Moon System

the path one object takes as it revolves (moves) around another object.

• gravity
• orbit
• rotate
• axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

the whole mass of air surrounding the Earth.

• gravity
• atmosphere
• axis
• physical features

Which diagram correctly shows the orbits of Earth(E), the Moon(M), and the Sun(S)?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

I don't have an atmosphere like the planet Earth that I orbit. Who am I?

• Sun

• Earth

• Moon

I am a medium sized star. Who am I?

• Sun

• Earth

• Moon

My gravity holds all of the planets in their orbit. Who am I?

• Sun

• Earth

• Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

I usually take 365.25 days to orbit the Sun. Who am I?

• Sun

• Earth

• Moon

I have a heavily cratered surface. Who am I?

• Sun

• Earth

• Moon

I am the third planet from the Sun and the only one that has water and life. Who am I?

• Sun

• Earth

• Moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

I provide light and thermal energy for life on Earth. Who am I?

• Sun

• Earth

• Moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-6