Earth & Sun Investigation 2 Review

In terms of the movement of Earth, what does this picture represent?

• revolution

• rotation

• orbit

• cycling

Why is the Sun so bright compared to other stars?

• because it's hotter

• because it's bigger

• because it's exploding

• because it's closer

Which time(s) can the Moon be seen?

• only night

• only day

• day and night

• only afternoon

How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

• 2 weeks

• 3 weeks

• 1 month

• 2 months

Which phase comes next in the lunar cycle?

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How many Earth diameters is the Sun away from Earth?

• 11,500

• 12,000

• 12,500

• 13,000

Which planet is NOT a gas planet?

• Saturn

• Pluto

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Uranus

Which planet is NOT terrestrial?

• Venus

• Mars

• Mercury

• Earth

• Jupiter

What is the force that holds Earth in orbit around the Sun?

• gravity

• inertia

• centripetal

• centrifugal

Why can we only see the Sun during the day?

• because the Moon shines too brightly at night

• because the Sun moves away from the Earth

• because during the night, the Earth faces away from the Sun

• because the Moon covers the Sun