Earth, Sun and Moon

The reason planets orbit stars and moons orbit planets is

• gravity or gravitational pull

• magnetism

• space is big

• Mr. Scott makes them

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Which of the following statements is true of our Solar System?

• Moons orbit planets.

• Stars orbit moons.

• Planets orbit moons.

• The Earth orbits the Moon

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What is the 3rd planet from the Sun

• Earth

• mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

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The star at the center of our solar system.

• Sun

• moon

• orbit

• axis

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Celestial event that occurs when the Moon moves into Earth's shadow.

• solar storm

• blackout

• lunar eclipse

• solar eclipse

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During a total lunar eclipse the moon is in Earth’s

• corona.

• penumbra.

• umbra.

• orbit.

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The _____ rotation causes day/night cycle.

• Sun's

• Earth's

• Moon's

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How long does it take for the Earth to make one rotation?

• 12 hours

• 48 hours

• 24 hours

• 72 hours

The Earth turns around on its

• Axis

• Moon

• Tide

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The Sun, Earth, and the Moon share the same similarities in their

• Shape (Sphere)

• Color

• Size