Sun, Earth, and Moon Vocabulary

The planet we live on - 3rd planet from the Sun.

• Moon

• Earth

• Star

• Sun

The huge ball of rock that travels around Earth. (mostly seen at night)

• Star

• Sun

• Moon

• Planet

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The star that Earth orbits around and gives us heat and light.

• Sun

• Moon

• Asteroids

• Meterorite

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The path taken by one object in space circling around a larger object.

• Orbit

• Revolve

• Star

• Rotate

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Explain how the phases of the Moon are related to its position relative to the Earth and the Sun.

• The phases are caused by the Earth's shadow on the Moon

• The phases are caused by the Moon's rotation

• The phases are caused by the Moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun

• The phases are caused by the Sun's rotation

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the primary cause of a solar eclipse?

• The Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon

• The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth

• The Sun passing between the Earth and the Moon

• The Earth passing between the Moon and the Sun

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the gravitational pull of the Moon affect the Earth?

• It causes earthquakes

• It affects the weather

• It causes tides

• It changes the Earth's orbit

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Directions: The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. During the (moon phase order), the Moon always appears __________________

• to wax, but not wane.

• to wane, but not wax.

• to wax, then wane.

• to wane while waxing.

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Directions: The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as it travels around Earth. Use this diagram to answer any questions that follow. Which position of the diagram shows a new moon?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

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The Moon must be in which phase in order for a solar eclipse to occur?

• new moon

• first quarter

• full moon

• third quarter

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