Earth Sun and Moon Comparison

Which statement BEST describes the relationships between the Sun, Moon, and Earth?

• Earth orbits the Moon, and the Sun orbits Earth.

• Earth orbits the Sun, and the Moon orbits Earth.

• The Sun orbits the Moon, and Earth orbits the Sun.

• The Moon orbits the Sun, and Earth orbits the Moon.

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Approximately how much time passes between the new moon and full moon?

(half a moon cycle)

• one month

• two weeks

• 3 days

• 24 hours

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The _____________________ between Earth and the less-massive moon keeps the moon moving around Earth & between Earth and the sun keeps Earth revolving around this massive star.

• revolution

• gravitational force

• rotation

• apparent motion

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The picture shows us how the Sun's rays strike Earth. Because of the Earth's tilt on its axis, some parts of Earth are having summer, and others, winter. Imagine it is the summer, somewhere on Earth. What letter in this model represents long DAYS?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which of the following celestial bodies exerts the greatest gravitational force on Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Mars

• Venus

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What is the primary reason for the occurrence of solar eclipses?

• The Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon

• The Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth

• The Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon

• The Earth and Moon are on opposite sides of the Sun

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Which of the following best explains why we experience different phases of the Moon?

• The Earth's shadow falls on the Moon

• The Moon moves into the Earth's shadow

• The relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun

• The Moon's distance from the Earth changes

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What is the approximate time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

• 7 days

• 14 days

• 28 days

• 365 days

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Which of the following statements is true about the size comparison between the Earth, Sun, and Moon?

• The Earth is larger than the Sun

• The Moon is larger than the Earth

• The Sun is larger than both the Earth and the Moon

• The Earth and Moon are the same size

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What causes the tides on Earth?

• The gravitational pull of the Sun

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• The rotation of the Earth

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

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