space review

A medium sized star made of hot gases that is the center of our solar system.

• Comet

• Sun

• Earth

• Moon

Imaginary line that goes through a planet that tell us how the planet rotates, or spins around itself.

• axis

• orbit

• gravity

What is it called when the Earth moves around the sun in a fixed path?

• revolution
• rotation
• inner planet
• solar system 

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The spinning of a planet on its axis. 

• rotation
• revolution
• axis
• moon

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

• 24 hours

• 27-31 days

• 365 hours

• 365 days

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Why does Earth have seasons?

• Because of Earth's tilt

• Because of Earth's axis

• Because Earth is awesome

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Why does the Sun appear larger and brighter than other stars?

• The sun is the oldest star.

• The sun is the closet star to the Earth.

• The sun is the largest star.

• The sun is the hottest star.

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

• a day

• a month

• a year

• a decade

What is gravity?

• a force that pushes matter away

• a force that pulls matter up

• a force that pulls matter down

• a force that attracts magnets

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Is there more gravity on Earth or the moon?

• Earth

• the moon

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