Space Systems

What causes the repeating pattern of "changing shapes" of the Moon?

• The Moon's rotation around the Earth

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Moon's surfaces being illuminated by the Sun

• The Earth's revolution around the Sun

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 28 days

• 1 year

• 12 hours

What is the path called that an object takes as it circles or goes around another object?

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Cycle

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Which force is responsible for the planets orbiting the Sun?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Friction

• Electricity

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

• The Earth's tilt and its orbit around the Sun

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

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Which statement is true about the Moon?

• The Moon glows on its own

• The Moon reflects the Sun's light

• The Moon is a source of light

• The Moon is bigger than the Sun

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What is the closest star to planet Earth?

• Mars

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Venus

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What causes the noticeable movement of the Sun across the sky?

• The Sun's rotation around the Earth

• The Earth's rotation

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun

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

• 24 hours

• 365.25 days

• 30 days

• 12 hours

Why do shadows in the summer appear shorter than in the winter?

• The Earth is closer to the Sun in the summer

• The Sun's position in the sky is higher in the summer

• The Sun is less bright in the winter

• The Earth's orbit changes shape

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