Earth-Moon-Sun system quiz

The lines in the picture represent

• Orbital planes

• Axes

• Rotations

• Light

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We can see constellations during the day

• True

• False

The yearly path of Earth around the Sun is called

• rotation
• revolution
• equniox
• solstice

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The gravitational force of the _________ keeps our solar system together.

• Moon
• Earth
• Sun
• Jupiter

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Which two factors combine to keep planets in orbit?

• gravity and inertia

• gravity and friction

• inertia and friction

• thoughts and prayers

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Even though they are constantly pulling on one another due to gravity, what keeps the Earth from falling into the sun?

• inertia

• weight

• mass

• friction

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When the Earth spins around its own axis one whole time, it is called a ....

• Revolution
• Rotation
• Hemisphere
• Seasons

Name the moon phase

• First Quarter
• Last Quarter
• New Moon
• Full Moon

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Name the moon phase

• First Quarter
• Last Quarter
• New Moon
• Full Moon

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How long does 1 revolution take?

• 365 1/4 Days

• 24 Hours

• 1 Day

• 1 Month (about 30 Days)

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