7La A Place Near the Sun

Where does the Earth get most of its heat and light from?

• Electricity.

• The Moon.

• The Sun.

• Burning Fossil Fuels.

The Sun rises and sets everyday because:

• the Sun moves around the Earth.

• the Earth moves around the Sun.

• the Earth spins on its axis.

A satellite is:

• something that goes around a planet.

• something that goes around the sun.

• the star that the Earth orbits around.

How long does it take for the Earth to go round the Sun once?

• 1 month.

• 29.5 days.

• 24 hours.

• 366.25 days.

How long does it take for the Earth to spin once on its axis?

• 1 month.

• 24 hours.

• 1 year.

• 1 month.

How many days are there in a Leap Year?

• 29 days.

• 366 days.

• 365.25 days.

• 29.5 days.

How long does it take for the moon to go around the Earth?

• 366 days.

• 365.25 days.

• 29.5 days.

What is the name given to the path that the Earth takes around the Sun.

• Orbit.

• Year.

• Satellite.

• Leap Year.

What is the shape of the Earth?

• Triangular.

• Circular.

• Spherical.

• Rectangular.

In which direction does the Earth spin?

• Clockwise.

• Counter clockwise.