Earth, Sun, and Moon

What is unique about the Earth and the Moon?

• Earth is the only planet in our solar system with one Moon.

• Earth’s Moon is the only moon that reflects light.

• Earth’s Moon is the only one that moves around a planet in a predictable cycle.

• Earth’s Moon is the only one visible from Earth.

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Why does erosion happen on Earth, but not on the moon?

• The moon does not receive enough sunlight to erode.

• The moon does not experience wind or rain

• The rock on the moon is too hard to erode

• Erosion occurs only where there is plant and animal life

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What do the Earth and Moon have in common?

• They both have the sane gases in their atmosphere

• Gravity is the force that keeps them both in their orbits

• The surface gravity of the Earth and Moon is the same

• Earth and moon both have one natural satellite

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Which is a characteristic of the Sun

• rocky core

• liquid water

• many craters

• gas atmosphere

Which statement correctly describes a physical characteristic of the moon

• The moon is made of hot gases

• The moon is covered with many craters

• The moon has many bodies of liquid water

• The moon has the ability to give off its own light

All stars, including the sun, formed from

• particles of light traveling in space

• pieces of meteors and asteroids

• particles of gas and dust

• broken pieces of planets

Based on their geographical location which of the following states would experience the sunset last?

• North Dakota

• North Carolina

• California

• Texas

Ann was on a camping trip and noticed that the stars seemed to change position during the night. What explains the apparent movement of the stars?

• Earth's revolution makes it appear the stars are moving.

• The stars are moving away from the Earth

• Earth's rotation makes it appear the stars are moving

• The Milky Way is moving

What is the cause of day and night on Earth?

• Earth revolving around the sun

• The sun orbiting the Earth

• The moon between Earth and the sun

• Earth rotating on its axis

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How often does the sun rise and set?

• hourly

• daily

• weekly

• monthly

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