Earth, Moon, Sun Ch. 1 and 2

The sun illuminates the half of the moon that is facing it, and the other half is dark. Which image best represents this key concept?

• A

• B

• C

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The Moon makes its own light form its fluorescent neon core.

• true

• false

Light from the sun travels ____________.

• like waves in an ocean.

• in a zig zag pattern.

• in straight lines.

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The border between light and dark on the Moon is called the _____________.

• terminator

• blaster

• wall of tears

• annihilator

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The Sun is the _____________ that is the center of our Solar System.

• planet

• asteroid

• star

The Earth, Moon, and Sun SIM is considered a MODEL to help us better understand how these objects work together as a system.

• true

• false

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The Moon's appearance from Earth changes.

• true

• false

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Why is part of the Moon always dark?

• Light from the Sun only travels in straight lines.

• Clouds cause the Moon to be dark.

• The Moon is made of dark and light rocks.

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Moon phases happen because....

• the Moon moves around the Earth.

• the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon every night.

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Which one of the following is NOT the name of a Moon phase?

• Full Moon

• Sliver Moon

• Gibbous Moon

• First Quarter Moon

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