Space!

What is NOT a characteristic of a star?

• Stars give off their own light.

• Stars give off their own heat.

• Stars orbit around planets.

• Stars produce their own energy.

What is one difference between the Moon and the Earth?

• The Moon does not rotate, but the Earth does.

• The Moon gives off its own light, but the Earth does not.

• The Earth gives off its own light, but the Moon does not.

• The Moon is bigger than the Earth.

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What is the primary reason for the seasons?

• Earth rotates.

• Earth is tilted on its axis.

• In the Summer, Earth is closer to the Sun, and in the winter it is further away.

• There is no reason; it's all random.

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Why does Jupiter have the strongest gravity out of any planet in our solar system?

• Jupiter rotates very quickly.

• Jupiter is closest to the Sun.

• Jupiter is furthest away from the Sun.

• Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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How many stars are in our solar system?

• 1

• 1,000

• Too many to count

• 1 Billion

What time of day can we expect the shortest shadow?

• 4:00 PM (afternoon)

• 7:00 AM (morning)

• 12:00 PM (noon)

• 12:00 AM (midnight)

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What is the reason for different lengths of shadows throughout the day?

• When the Sun gets closer, we have longer shadows. When the Sun is further away, we have shorter shadows.

• Earth rotates causing it to look like the Sun changes positions throughout the day.

• The Sun orbits around Earth.

• Sometimes your shadow just feels like being longer.

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Why do we have day and night on Earth?

• The Moon orbits the Earth.

• The Sun orbits the Earth.

• Earth orbits the Sun.

• Earth rotates.

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Why do we have different Moon phases?

• The Moon orbits the Earth causing the Sun's light on the Moon to change throughout the month.

• The Earth orbits the Moon, so we see it from different angles all month.

• The Moon has its own source of light, and it changes throughout the month.

• The Sun orbits the Moon, changing the light pattern on it throughout the month.

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What is NOT true about the Moon?

• The Moon is larger than Earth.

• The Moon has less gravity than Earth.

• The Moon does not give off its own light.

• The Moon does not have an atmosphere.

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