Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

Why do the Sun and Moon appear to move across the sky?

• The rotation of the solar system makes the Sun and Moon appear to move across the sky.

• The rotation of Earth makes the Sun and Moon appear to move across the sky.

• Earth revolves around the Sun and Moon.

• The Sun and Moon revolve around Earth.

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Which diagram correctly shows the orbits of Earth(E), the Moon(M), and the Sun(S)?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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The Sun provides heat and light to Earth. The Sun can be best described as...

• a planet close to Earth

• the closest star to Earth

• a planet that reflects light

• the center of the universe

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Many stars can be seen in the night sky. Which statement explains why the Sun appears brighter than the stars seen in he night sky?

• The Sun is bigger than the stars in the night sky.

• The Sun is smaller than the stars in the night sky.

• The Sun is closer to Earth than the stars seen in the night sky.

• The Sun is farther away from Earth than the stars in the night sky.

The Sun appears to move across the sky each day. What causes this?

• The spinning of Earth on its axis.

• The path of the Sun around the Earth

• The energy produced by the Sun.

• The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

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Which of these is caused by the rotation of Earth?

• tides

• day and night

• spring and fall

• rainfall

When you are getting up for school in Ohio, a student on the other side of the Earth is getting ready for bed. What is the reason for this?

• Earth revolves around the Sun.

• Earth rotates on its axis.

• The Sun rotates on its axis.

• The moon revolves around the Earth.

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How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

• 1 year

• 2 months

• 24 hours

• 28 days

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Which of these best describes the Sun when compared with most other stars?

• The Sun is hotter.

• The Sun is larger.

• The Sun is smaller and gives off less light.

• The Sun is average in size and temperature.

Stars are organized into patterns called constellations. Which statement best explains why different constellations appear in the night sky during different times of the year?

• Earth revolves around the Sun.

• The Sun revolves around the Earth.

• The constellations revolve around the Earth.

• Earth revolves around the constellations.

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