Sun, Moon and Stars

The _____________ is the closest star to the Earth.

• North Star

• moon

• Sun

• blue star

Stars are always in the sky even though you can't see them during the day.

• True

• False

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_____________ are hot balls of burning gas.

• The moon

• Shadows

• Planets

• Stars

The sun and the objects in space that orbit around the sun make up the ___________________.

• Solar System

• Moon

• Earth

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What is the pattern of changes the moon goes through as it travels around the Earth called?

• reflection

• sun phases

• moon phases

• full moon

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How long does it take Earth to make one revolution?

• One hour

• One day

• One year

• One season

Why does Earth experience seasons? (Choose all correct answers)

• because of its tilt on its axis

• because of its revolution around the sun

• because of the moon

• because the sun heats up and cools down over time

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Which phase of the moon is shown here?

• New

• Full

• Crescent

• Gibbous

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What constellation is shown here?

• Leo

• Pleaides

• Orion

• Scorpius

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This object borrows its light from the Sun..

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