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There are ______ phases of the moon.

• 12
• 10
• 8
• 5

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What should the student do to model day and night

• Spin the ball in different directions.
• Tilt the ball while it's spinning.
• Paint one half of the ball black and the other half white.
• Shine a bright light on one side of the ball.

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Why is it warmer in the summer?

• Closer to the sun
• More direct light from Earth's tilt
• Stronger light from the sun
• Earth spins slower

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If its ____ in the Northern hemisphere, then its fall in the Southern hemisphere. 

• spring
• summer
• fall
• winter

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In December, one hemisphere of Earth will receive less energy from the Sun than the other hemisphere. Which statement BEST explains why this will occur?

• Earth rotates on its axis.

• Earth is tilted on its axis.

• Sunlight traveling to Earth reflects off the Moon.

• Sunlight traveling to Earth is blocked by the Moon.

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How many moons does earth have?

• 2

• 5

• 9

• 1

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What important roles does the Sun do for Earth?

• The Sun's gravity allows the Earth to move fast enough to have both day and night in 24 hours.

• The Sun's solar flares and storms shower the Earth with additional radiation.

• The Earth's position in relation to the Sn causes eclipses.

• The Sun's radiation provides needed heat to the Earth , adn the light from the Sun only shines on half of the Earth at a time.

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In what month does winter begin in the Northern Hemisphere?

• October

• November

• December

• January

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A solar eclipse is over quickly because ___.

• the sun keeps moving
• the moon keeps moving
• the Earth moves further
• the Earth moves closer

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What is the source of all energy on Earth?

• the moon

• the Earth's Core

• the sun

• the tides of the oceans

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