Earth, Sun, & Moon

What does this image show?

• The seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth and it's revolution around the Sun.

• The order of the planets

• The cause of tides

• The cause of day and night on Earth

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High and low tides are caused by...

• the tilt of the Earth.

• The Earth revolving around the Sun.

• The gravity of the Moon.

• The distance of the Earth from the Sun.

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What season is the NORTHERN HEMISPHERE having in this diagram?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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Select all that are true about revolution and rotation.

• Rotation is when the Earth spins on it's axis and revolution is when Earth goes around the Sun.

• The rotation of the Earth causes the seasons.

• One rotation makes a day and one rotation makes a year.

• The revolution of the Earth causes the tides.

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How does the size of the Moon compare to the size of the Sun.

• The Moon is much larger than the Sun.

• The Moon is the same size as the Sun.

• The Moon is a little smaller than the Sun.

• The Moon is tiny compared to the Sun.

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If the Earth moved further away from the Sun, which would probably happen?

• The moon would float away.

• There would more seasons.

• The Earth would be colder.

• The Earth would be warmer.

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During which phase does the Moon appear fully lit up by the Sun?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

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Which is the largest?

• The Moon

• The Earth

• Saturn

• The Sun

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How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

• 1 Day

• 1 Year

• 1 Week

• 1 Month

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Which of these is the most responsible for the changes of the seasons on Earth?

• The tilt of the Earth on it's axis

• The position of the Moon

• The distance to Venus

• The Earth rotating on it's axis

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