Sun, Earth and Moon

The chart contains information about the Sun, Earth, and Moon. Which characteristics is NOT correct?

• No weather

• Tilted on its axis

• Largest object in the solar system

• Less gravity than Earth

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The Sun, Earth, and Moon have unique characteristics. What are ways in which they are all three similar?

• They all have landforms and solid surfaces

• They all have mass and contain craters

• They all rotate, revolve, and produce heat

• They are all spheres and all have layers and gravitational pull

Which of the following are characteristics of the Sun?

• A, E, F, G

• C, D, J

• B, D, H

• A, C, F, H

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Which characteristic would best replace the X in the Physical Characteristics of the Earth and Moon chart above?

• One revolution is 27.3 days

• Consists of about 70% Hydrogen

• Has craters

• Experiences high and low tides

Earth is a planet with a solid surface that is most covered by water. It has landforms such as mountains, volcanoes, and deltas. The Earth's surface changes constantly because of the water cycle, weathering and erosion, and the actions of living things. Which is also true about the Moon?

• The Moon is a planet with volcanoes

• The Moon has a solid surface

• The surface of the Moon is constantly changing

• The Moon has mountains and deltas

A teacher makes a list of statements about the Sun, Moon, and Earth on a dry erase board. Which of the following are characteristics of both the Moon and the Earth?

• The Moon and Earth are the center of the solar system

• The Moon and Earth are composed of 34 % iron, 29.5% oxygen, 15.2% silicon, 12.7% magnesium, and other metals

• The Moon and Earth both have rocky surfaces

• The Moon and Earth are composed of 70% hydrogen, 28% helium, and 2 % other metals.

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Which of the following are characteristics of the Moon?

• A, E, F, G

• C, D, J

• B, D, H

• A, C, F, H

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Astronauts in the International Space Station observe the Earth from space. The Earth produces no light, yet can be seen in space. What description of the properties of the solar system best explains the observations?

• The Earth reflects the light generated by the Sun

• The Earth reflects the light generated by the Moon

• The Earth reflects light generated from distant stars

• The Earth reflects light generated from the space station

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Which most likely caused the features of the Moon's surface that can be seen from Earth without a telescope?

• Wind erosion

• Water erosion

• Astronaut equipment

• Meteorite impacts

This a picture of the surface of the Moon. Why are there more craters on the Moon than on Earth?

• Earth is protected by its atmosphere

• The Moon is smaller than Earth

• Meteorites have never struck Earth

• The Moon has a weaker gravitational force