Earth and Space

Is the Sun a star, planet, moon or asteroid?

• asteroid

• star

• moon

• planet

Earth is located in which Galaxy?

• The Milky Way

• The Jelly Way

• The Milky Avenue

• The Milky Street

How many times does the sun orbit the earth in one year?

• The sun does not orbit around the earth!

• 1

• 365

• every month

How many planets are in our Solar System?

• 8

• 7

• 9

• 365

The Sun is a star found at the __________ of our Solar System.

• center

• top

• outside

• edge

As the moon orbits Earth, it cycles through __________ distinct phases.

• 8

• 12

• 29.5

• 2

A tide is the periodic rising and falling of Earth's ocean surface caused mainly by the gravitational pull of the _______ acting on the oceans.

• Sun

• Moon

• Asteroids

• Earth's core

The side facing the sun is bathed in light and heat—we call this daytime. The side facing away is cooler and darker, and experiences ___________.

• night

• winter

• holidays

• lockdown

The four seasons are:

• Spring, Fall, Jump, Walk

• Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring

• The Dry Season and The Wet Season

The atmosphere is the outer layer of gasses that surrounds the earth. It is formed by gases that protect the planet from outer space dangers like solar flares or small objects flying in space. Oxygen that is an essential element for life is found in this layer. The atmosphere also helps to control the _________________ of the planet.

• temperature

• humans

• economy

• social distancing