Science Q3 Study Guide and Questions

What is at the center of our solar system?

• The Earth

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Mars

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Which of the following is NOT a gas giant planet?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Venus

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The Earth spinning on its axis

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The Earth revolving around the Sun

• The Moon's gravitational pull

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What is the main reason for the phases of the moon?

• The Earth's shadow on the moon

• The moon's rotation on its axis

• The moon's revolution around the Earth

• The sun's rotation on its axis

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How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

• 24 hours or 1 day

• 365 days or 1 year

• 7 days or 1 week

• 30 days or 1 month

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What is the primary difference between rotate and revolve as described in the image?

• Rotate means to spin on an axis, and revolve means to go around the Sun.

• Rotate and revolve both mean to spin on an axis.

• Rotate and revolve both mean to go around the Sun.

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

How many times larger is the Sun compared to Earth?

• About 10 times larger

• About 100 times larger

• About 110 times larger

• About 1000 times larger

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What is the main characteristic of Earth that supports life?

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What is the ocean floor feature labeled as the "Mid-Atlantic Ridge" known for?

• Being the deepest part of the ocean

• Being very flat

• Being a mountain chain that runs down the middle of the Atlantic Ocean

• Being the edge of the continent

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