The Sun, Moon, & Earth

What is the Sun?

• A planet in our solar system

• A star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to the Earth

• A moon orbiting the Earth

• A comet that travels through space

What is a solar system?

• A group of planets and other celestial bodies that orbit a star.

• A collection of stars in a galaxy.

• A large cloud of gas and dust in space.

• A region of space with no celestial bodies.

What is a quarter moon?

• A quarter moon is when one half of the Moon is illuminated and the other half is dark.

• A quarter moon occurs when the Moon is completely dark.

• A quarter moon is when the Moon is fully illuminated.

• A quarter moon is when the Moon is only visible during the day.

In which direction does the Sun set?

• North

• East

• West

• South

What is the Moon?

• A planet that orbits the Sun.

• A natural satellite that orbits around the Earth.

• A star that provides light at night.

• An asteroid located in the asteroid belt.

What is Earth?

• A star in the Milky Way galaxy

• The third planet from the Sun and the only known planet to support life

• A moon of Jupiter

• The largest planet in the solar system

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

What is a full moon?

• A phase of the Moon when it is completely dark.

• A full moon is when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun.

• A time when the Moon is closest to the Earth.

• A lunar eclipse occurs.

In which direction does the Sun rise?

• North

• West

• East

• South

What is a half moon?

• A phase of the moon where it is fully illuminated.

• A phase of the moon where it is completely dark.

• A half moon, also known as a quarter moon, is when half of the Moon is illuminated.

• A phase of the moon that occurs only during a solar eclipse.