Earth, moon, and sun review

The Sun provides heat and light to Earth. The Sun can be best described as...

• a planet close to Earth

• the closest star to Earth

• a planet that reflects light

• the center of the universe

Many stars can be seen in the night sky. Which statement explains why the Sun appears brighter than the stars seen in he night sky?

• The Sun is bigger than the stars in the night sky.

• The Sun is smaller than the stars in the night sky.

• The Sun is closer to Earth than the stars seen in the night sky.

• The Sun is farther away from Earth than the stars in the night sky.

Which statement best describes Earth's movement in relation to the Sun?

• The Sun goes around the Earth.

• The Sun and Earth go around each other.

• The Earth goes around the Sun.

• The Sun and Earth go around other planets.

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The Sun appears to move across the sky each day. What causes this?

• The spinning of Earth on its axis.

• The path of the Sun around the Earth

• The energy produced by the Sun.

• The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

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Look at the diagram for the following question.

The picture shows Earth spinning on its axis. What would happen if the Earth spun faster?

• Days would be hotter.

• Days would be less than 24 hours long.

• Days would be colder.

• Days would be longer than 24 hours.

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Which of these is caused by the rotation of Earth?

• tides

• day and night

• spring and fall

• rainfall

Why do the Sun and Moon appear to move across the sky?

• The rotation of the solar system makes the Sun and Moon appear to move across the sky.

• The rotation of Earth makes the Sun and Moon appear to move across the sky.

• Earth revolves around the Sun and Moon.

• The Sun and Moon revolve around Earth.

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How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

• 1 year

• 2 months

• 24 hours

• 28 days

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Which of the following is true of all stars?

• They produce heat and light.

• They have about the same temperature.

• They are generally the same size and color.

• They produce energy for the same length of time.

Which of these best describes the Sun when compared with most other stars?

• The Sun is hotter.

• The Sun is larger.

• The Sun is smaller and gives off less light.

• The Sun is average in size and temperature.