The Solar System

When a planet spins all the way around, it _____________.

• constellation

• orbit

• rotates

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A group of stars that forms a pattern is called a ____________.

• constellation

• orbit

• rotates

The path of a planet around the sun is an ___________.

• constellation

• orbit

• rotates

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How often does the pattern of moon phases repeat?

• about every 22 days

• about every 25 days

• about every 29 days

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Why do objects in the sky seem to move in patterns?

• because Earth rotates

• because Earth orbits the sun

• because the sun is the closest star to Earth

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Which describes motion in the solar system?

• Earth orbits around other planets

• The planets orbit around the sun

• The sun orbits around the moon

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Look at this tree and its shadow.

What time was this picture most likely taken?

• Early morning

• Noon

• Early evening

In which phase do we see most of the moon?

• first quarter moon

• full moon

• third quarter moon

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How does the pattern of the sun affect the appearance of shadows?

• It causes shadows to become shorter or longer.

• It causes shadows to become darker or lighter.

• It causes shadows to disappear.

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What kind of object is at the center of the solar system?

• a moon

• a planet

• a star

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