Earth Sun and Moon

Earth's rotation causes __________ .

• day and night

• spring, summer, fall, and winter

• rainy and dry seasons

• solar eclipses

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About how long does it take for Earth to orbit the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 1 day

• 28 days

• 365 days

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The imaginary line that runs through the north and south poles of Earth is the __________ .

• equator

• revolution

• axis of Earth

• orbit of Earth

A/ an __________ uses a telescope to study objects in space.

• astronaut

• astronomer

• cosmonaut

• astrologer

What kind of eclipse is shown in the diagram?

• solar eclipse

• orbital

• lunar eclipse

• shadow eclipse

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Why does the moon shine in the night sky?

• It reflects the sun's light

• it makes its own light

• It reflects light from earth

• It absorbs light from the sun and stars.

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What four planets are rocky and closest to the sun?

• Sun, moon stars, solar system

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars

• Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, moon

• Saturn, moon, Earth, galaxy

The __________ is at the center of the Solar System.

• galaxy

• moon

• earth

• Sun

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What causes the dark shapes on the moon's surface?

• aliens and cowboys

• craters and mountains

• oceans and rivers

• trees and flowers

Which picture shows the third quarter phase of the moon?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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