Space Quest!

How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis?

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 27 days

• 12 hours

Mrs. Cornell notices that the shadow of the tree outside is changing throughout the day. Why?

• Because the Earth is revolving around the Sun.

• Because the Moon is revolving around the Earth.

• Because the Earth is rotating on its axis.

• Because Mr. Cornell is playing trick on her.

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The following is a feature of the Earth, but not the Moon...

• Atmosphere

• Craters

• Axis

• Oxygen

How long does it take for the moon phases to go from Full Moon to Full Moon?

• 28 days

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 12 hours

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The Sun ​ (a)   around the ​ (b)   , but does not move in our solar system. The Sun ​ (c)   on its axis, and is not tilted.

• revolves
• Milky Way Galaxy
• rotates
• planets

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​ (a)   is the force keeps the planets orbiting the Sun.

• Gravity
• Friction
• Magnetism
• Inertia

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About how long does it take the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

• 28 days

• 24 hours

• 1 million years

• 365 days

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The Moon does not produce any light. Yet we can see the Moon in the night sky because.....

• The Moon is reflecting the light of the Sun.

• The Moon is reflecting the light of the Earth.

• The Earth is reflecting the Moon's light

• The Moon is orbiting the Earth

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​ (a)   is the fourth planet from the Sun.

• Mars
• Saturn
• Jupiter
• Earth
• Uranus
• Neptune
• Venus
• Mercury

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​ (a)   is the closest planet to the Sun on this list.

• Venus
• Pluto
• Jupiter
• Earth
• Mars
• Uranus
• Neptune