Sun, Earth, Moon

Which of these is a similarity between the Earth and Moon?

• Both have water, soil, and life.

• Both have atmospheres and changing weather.

• Both have rocky surfaces.

• Both are made of gases.

Which of these explains the correct movement in space?

• The Sun revolves around the planets.

• The planets revolve around their moons.

• The Sun revolves only around the Earth.

• The planets revolve around the Sun.

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The Sun...

• provides light and heat to Earth.

• is made up of burning gases.

• is our closest star in the Solar System.

• All of the above.

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Day and night on Earth is caused by

• the Sun's movement around the Earth.

• the Earth's movement around the Sun.

• Earth's rotation on its axis.

• The moon reflecting the Sun's light.

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Which statement is true?

• The Sun has a very hot rocky surface.

• Life on Earth could exist with only the moon.

• The moon has its own atmosphere.

• The moon is a natural satellite.

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Why does the moon shine at night?

• It is reflecting light from the Sun.

• It is reflecting light from Earth.

• It is creating it own light.

• It's light comes from burning gases on its surfaces.

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Which best describes the Sun, Earth, and Moon relationship?

• The Sun and moon revolve around the

  Earth

• The moon revolves around the Earth

  and the Earth revolves around the

  Sun

• The Earth and moon rotate around

  the Sun .

• The Sun , moon and Earth remain

  stationary.

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Which statement is false about the

Sun?

• The Sun produces its own heat.

• The Sun is Earth’s closest star.

• The Sun is made of gases.

• The Sun orbits the Earth.

Which statement correctly describes the Sun and Earth?

• The Sun is a star and the Earth is a planet.
• The Sun is a planet and the Earth is a star.
• The Sun is a moon and the Earth is a planet.
• The Sun is a comet and the Earth is a moon.

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The Moon, Sun, and Earth have different physical characteristics. Which of these best describes a physical characteristic of the Sun?

• It is a solid and has many layers

• It rotates on its axis every 24 hours

• It is mostly made of hydrogen and helium

• It is smaller and has less gravity than Earth or the Moon

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