Earth & Sun Investigation 2

How long is one lunar cycle?

• 365 days

• 28 days or 4 weeks

• 14 days or 2 weeks

• 4 months

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Why does the sun appear to rise and set each day?

• The Earth rotates on its axis.

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• The Sun rotates.

• The Sun revolves around the Earth.

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What keeps Earth and all of the planets in orbit around the Sun? Check all that are correct.

• The Earth's gravitational pull

• An invisible string

• The Sun's gravitational pull

• Inertia

What galaxy do we live in?

• Andromeda

• The Solar System

• The Milky Way

• Polaris

Which motion best explains why different portions of the moon are visible at different times?

• Moon revolves around the Sun.

• Moon rotates on its axis.

• Moon revolves around Earth.

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Which star is the closest to Earth?

• Venus

• Polaris

• Proxima Centauri

• The Sun

Which planet is closest to the sun?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

Where is the asteroid belt located?

• Between Earth and Mars

• Between Mars and Jupiter

• Between Jupiter and Saturn

• Between Neptune and Pluto

What is a group of stars that form a pattern called?

• Comet

• Dwarf Planet

• Galaxy

• Constellation

What are big chunks of ice, rock, and gas called?

• Comets

• Asteroids

• Meteroids

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