Moon, Stars, Sun, earth, and space

What is the name of our galaxy?

• Milky Way
• Sun
• Solar System
• Earth

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How is a galaxy different from a solar system?

• has many stars
• has one star
• has many solar systems
• has a few planets

Which of the following is true of the sun?

• The sun is the closest star to Earth.

• The sun is the largest star in the Milky Way.

• The sun is the largest planet in our Solar System.

• The sun is an example of a galaxy that gives off light energy

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What is a moon cycle?

• The amount of time it takes for the moon to complete one orbit around Earth

• A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.

• An object with one or two wheels that you peddle to move forward

• Circle

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How long does a moon cycle take to complete?

• 30 days

• 1 year

• 28 days

• 4 days

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What does a new moon look like?

• Full and bright

• No moon in the sky (fully black)

• Moon that is getting smaller

• Moon that is getting bigger

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What is a waxing moon?

• Full and bright

• No moon in the sky (fully black)

• Moon that is getting smaller

• Moon that is getting bigger

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What is a waning moon?

• Full and bright

• No moon in the sky (fully black)

• Moon that is getting smaller

• Moon that is getting bigger

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Which image shows a crescent moon?

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Moon phase when the entire side facing Earth is 'fully lit' (forms a 180° straight line with the Earth and Sun)

• Full
• New
• Crescent
• Gibbous

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