Earth, Moon, & Stars

What is gravity?

• Gravity is a type of energy
• Gravity is a form of light
• Gravity is a type of sound
• Gravity is a force of attraction between objects with mass.

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Gravity pulls in which direction?

• Toward the North Pole

• Towards the Sun

• Towards the Earth's center

• Towards mountains

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Day and night are caused by what?

• Tidal forces
• Movement of the Sun across the sky
• Revolution of the Moon around the Earth
• Rotation of the Earth on its axis

Which season has the least hours of daylight?

• Summer
• Autumn
• Spring
• Winter

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The Earth makes a complete rotation in how many hours?

• 48 hours
• 36 hours
• 12 hours
• 24 hours

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How does a Winter shadow compare to that of a Summer shadow

• Winter shadows are wider than Summer shadows.
• Winter shadows are the same length as Summer shadows.
• Winter shadows are longer than Summer shadows.
• Winter shadows are shorter than Summer shadows.

A Izzy is modeling the Earth on its axis. She represents the sun. Where should Izzy stand?

• Under the model
• Behind the model
• Next to the model
• In the center of the model

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What is a sundial?

• A sundial is a type of flower
• A sundial is a device that tells the time of day by the position of the sun.
• A sundial is a type of bird
• A sundial is a type of cloud

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What are constellations?

• Constellations are types of clouds in the sky.
• Constellations are planets that align in a straight line.
• Constellations are groups of stars that form recognizable patterns in the sky.
• Constellations are man-made structures in space.

Why are the stars seen in the Summer different from the stars seen in the Winter?

• Due to the Moon's orbit around the Earth
• Because of changes in the Milky Way galaxy
• The stars are actually the same in Summer and Winter
• Due to the Earth's orbit around the Sun

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