Earth and Space Systems #2

How many days does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

• 365 days, or one year.

• 1 day, or 24 hours.

• 7 days.

• 235 days.

As the Earth revolves around the Sun, what do we experience?

• The changes in seasons.

• Day and night.

• Daylight savings time.

• A new moon.

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In which season are there more hours of daylight and the Sun is the highest in the sky?

• Summer.

• Winter.

• Spring.

• Fall.

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In which season there is more darkness and the Sun sets earlier in the evening?

• Winter.

• Fall.

• Summer.

• Spring.

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True or False: Near the Equator, the Sun strikes the Earth straight on.

• False.

• True.

Which option is the best definition of a constellation?

• One star that connects to other stars in space.

• An area in space where a group of stars form an imaginary outline or pattern that may be seen from Earth.

• Many stars that connect together in space and make a picture.

• A bright star that looks like a picture of a mythical creature.

Complete the Statement: The Moon is the Earth's only __________ .

• Satellite.

• Natural Satellite.

• Metal Satellite.

• Rock that orbits around it.

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What is the force that keeps the Moon in an orbit around the Earth in space?

• Gravity.

• The Force.

• Friction.

• Oxygen.

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About how long does it take for the Moon to make a complete orbit around the Earth?

• About 1 day.

• About one month.

• About one week.

• About one year.

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True or False: The Moon has its own light.

• True.

• False.

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