Earth Module 1: Sun-Earth-Moon

The movement of the Earth around the sun is called?

• Revolution

• Axis

• Tilt

• Rotation

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Is the sun a planet or a star? Why does it appear so big?

• The sun is a planet and it is the biggest planet in the solar system.

• The sun is a star and it is the closest star in our solar system.

• The sun is a planet and is the closest planet in our solar system.

• The sun is a star and it is the biggest star in our entire solar system.

How long does it take for the Earth to make a full revolution around the sun?

• One day

• One month

• One year

• 6 months

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If the moon does not produce light how is it visible?

• Moon reflects the Earths light.

• Moon reflects the sun’s light.

• Earth reflects the moons light.

• The moon does creat it’s own light but the Earth cast a shadow onto the moon.

What is in the center of our solar system?

• Moon

• Sun

• Earth

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What is in the spinning of earth on its axis called.

• Rotation

• Tilt

• Revolution

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How long does it take for the Earth to rotate on its axis one time?

• 1 month

• 24 hours

• 28 hours

• 25 days

The path an object takes as it revolves around another object is called an.

• Orbit

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Axis tilt

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Which of the following is the reason that Earth experiences seasons?

• Earth's tilt on its axis

• The revolution of Earth around the Sun

• The rotation of Earth on its axis

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Earth is tilted at _____________ degrees.

• 23.5

• 90

• 0

• 25.3

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