Our sun is what size, compared to other stars?

• medium/average
• large
• small
• very large

Use the diagram to answer this question: What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

• winter
• spring
• summer
• fall

What causes day and night?

• the sun orbiting Earth
• the moon orbiting Earth
• Earth orbiting the sun
• Earth rotating on its axis

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

• 12 hours
• 365 days
• 24 hours
• 30 days

The planets in the solar system are in constant orbit around the sun. Which force is responsible for maintaining these orbits?

• magnetic force
• force of friction
• gravitational force
• electrical force

At which time would you see the longest shadow?

• noon
• sunrise
• 3:00 pm

The shortest shadow would occur at...

• noon
• sunrise
• 3:00 pm

Why does Earth have seasons?

• the Moon orbits Earth
• Earth is tilted on its axis and orbits the sun
• Earth is rotating on its axis
• it is closer or farther from the sun

At which point would you be experiencing night?

• Circle A
• Circle B
• Circle C

At which point would you be experiencing noon?

• Circle A
• Circle B
• Circle C