Earth, Sun, and Moon 5.8D

While they are different in some ways, the Earth and the Moon share many of the same characteristics. Both the Earth and the Moon –

• rotate on an axis

• have a thick atmosphere

• support living organisms

• experience wind and storms

This model can be used to show some relationships between the Earth, Sun, and Moon. The model shows all of the following EXCEPT –

• the relative sizes of the Moon and Earth

• the way the Moon revolves around the Earth

• the composition of the Moon, Earth, and Sun

• how the Moon and the Earth revolve around the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following lists the Earth, Sun, and Moon in order of size, from largest to smallest?

• Earth, Sun, and Moon

• Earth, Moon, and Sun

• Sun, Earth, and Moon

• Sun, Moon, and Earth

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Of the Earth, Sun, and Moon, which ones orbit another object?

• The Sun and the Earth

• The Sun and the Moon

• The Moon and the Sun

• The Moon and the Earth

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The Moon’s surface has many more craters than the Earth’s. What best explains the difference in the number of craters on the surface of the Moon and the Earth?

• The Moon rarely gets impacted by meteorites.

• The Earth’s atmosphere protects it from impacts.

• The Moon’s gravity attracts more meteorites than Earth’s.

• The Earth rotates on its axis more quickly than the Moon.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of both the Earth and the Moon?

• Atmosphere containing oxygen

• Rocky surface covered with landforms

• Flowing water in oceans and rivers

• Fossils and fossil fuels under the surface

What characteristic do the Earth and Moon share that makes them different from the Sun?

• Spherical shape

• Rotate on an axis

• Rocky crust and surface

• Found in our Solar System

The Sun and the Earth share some similarities, including their –

• size

• shape

• temperature

• composition

Among the Earth, Sun, and Moon, what makes the Earth unique? Only the Earth –

• can generate energy

• lacks an atmosphere

• is made mostly of rock

• contains water in liquid form

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A student created a diagram to compare the characteristics of the Earth and the Moon. Which of the following characteristics could be placed in the center part of the diagram?

• Orbits another object

• Strong gravitational pull

• Rotates every 24 hours

• Has a thick atmosphere