Stars and Solar System

The changes in the moon’s appearance is called

• Earth

• Solar system

• Moon phases

• Constellations

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What is the main source of the moon's light?

• Earth

• The sun

• The moon

• The stars in the sky

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The _______________ orbits the sun while the ____________ orbits the Earth.

• Moon, Earth

• Earth, Moon

• Earth, sun

• Moon, sun

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__________________ is the closest planet to the sun.

• Venus

• Earth

• Mercury

• Mars

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Why does the moon look different every day？

• Because the moon revolves around Earth.

• Because its brightness changes.

• Because it changes size over time.

• Because it changes distance to Earth.

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Why do seasons occur?

• Because of the distance Earth is from the sun.

• Because Earth tilts on its axis.

• Because Earth rotates on its axis.

• Because Earth is surrounded by air.

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The inner planets are .

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Neptune

• Mercury, Neptune, Moon, Sun

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

The outer planets are .

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Pluto, Neptune, Moon, Sun

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Mercury, Neptune, Moon, Sun

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The differences between inner planets and outer planets are

• Inner planets are large and rocky while outer planets are smaller and made mostly of gas.

• Inner planets are large and made of gas while outer planets are smaller and rocky.

• Inner planets are small and rocky while outer planets are larger and made mostly of gas.

• Inner planets are small and made of gas while outer planets are larger and rocky.

What moon phase is this?

• Waxing gibbous

• Waxing crescent

• Waning gibbous

• Waning crescent

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