9 week Review Researching the Sun Earth Moon System

The main source of energy for Earth is the________

• Wind

• Sun's Radiation

• Moon's Radiation

• Sun's Gravity

The Sun is bigger than the Moon, but they appear the same size, why?

• The Sun is closer to Earth than the Moon.

• The Sun's light reflects off the Moon, making it look the same size as the Sun.

• The Sun is higher in the sky than the Moon.

• The Moon is closer to the Earth than the Sun.

Which statement explains why daytime and nighttime occur on Earth?

• Earth rotates on its axis.

• The Sun rotates on its axis.

• The Earth's axis is tilted.

• Earth orbit's the Sun.

It is necessary to add a day to the calendar year about every four years because_________

• The axis of the Earth is tilted,

• The gravitational pull of the Sun affects Earth's orbit.

• The orbit of Earth is not exactly 365 days.

• Earth orbits the Sun.

The moon produces no light, and yet it shines at night. Why is this?

• The Moon reflects light from the Sun.

• The Moon rotates at a very high speed.

• The Moon is covered with a thin layer of ice.

• The Moon has many craters.

Which of the following contributes to the cause of ocean tides on Earth.

• The Moon's gravitational pull

• Wind

• Earthquakes

• All of the Above

How many degrees is Earth currently tilted on its axis?

• 42 degrees

• 14 degrees

• 0 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky each day?

• The Sun is orbiting the Earth.

• Earth is orbiting the Sun and the Earth is rotating on it's axis.

• The Sun is rotating on its axis.

The Earth has a North and South magnetic pole.

• True
• False

What causes us to only see the same side of the moon?

• The Moon's tilt.
• The Moon's gravity.
• The Moon's rotation and revolution are at the same pace.
• None of the above