Science Overview

What is the relationship between the Sun, Earth and Moon?

• Earth revolves around the Moon, Earth revolves around the Sun. 
• The Sun revolves around Earth as the Moon revolves around Earth. 
• The Moon revolves around Earth as Earth revolves around the Sun. 
• Earth revolves around the Moon as the Sun revolves around Earth. 

The star at the center of the Solar System that supplies heat and light to Earth; its enormous gravity keep the Solar System in orbit

• orbit
• sun
• crater
• moon

To spin on an axis; a 24-hour period, or the time it takes Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis

• physical features
• rotate
• axis
• night

Period during rotation when the side of the Earth facing the sun is lit

• crater
• day
• night
• axis

A line, real or imaginary, around which something spins

• moon
• orbit
• axis
• crater

Which of the following would be the best example to explain Earth's rotation?

• Merry-go-round
• Funnel
• Doorknob
• Swing

Many cultures have different methods of telling what time of day it is. Which of the following is an ancient tool invented to determine what time of day?

• Watch
• Clock
• Sundial
• Compass

Which statement correctly describes the Sun's apparent movement across the sky?

• As Earth spins on its axis, it makes the Sun appear to move across the sky.
• As the Sun spins around Earth, it moves across the sky.
• Earth rotates around the Sun every 24 hours, making the Sun appear to move across the sky. 
• The Sun rotates around Earth every 12 hours, making the Sun appear to move across the sky. 

Which statement correctly describes the Sun and Earth?

• The Sun and Earth both have water.
• The Sun and Earth both have a surface called the crust.
• The Sun and Earth both have an atmosphere.
• The Sun and Earth both have breathable air. 

In what direction does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

• West to east
• North to south
• East to west
• South to north