Amplify Earth Moon Sun Chapter 1

What causes the phases of the Moon?

• The gravitational pull of the Earth on the Moon.

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

• The rotation of the Moon on its axis.

• The distance of the Moon from the Earth.

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

• About 27.3 days.

• About 30 days.

• About 28 days.

• About 26 days.

What is the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun?

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

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

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

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

What is the effect of the Moon's gravity on Earth?

• It causes tides in the Earth's oceans.

• It affects the Earth's rotation speed.

• It influences the Earth's climate patterns.

• It has no significant effect on Earth.

What does scale mean in the context of astronomy?

• The relative size and distances of things.

• The measurement of time in space.

• The speed of light in a vacuum.

• The temperature of celestial bodies.

Does the moon make its own light?

• Yes, it makes its own light.

• No, it does not make its own light.

• It reflects light from the sun.

• It absorbs light from the stars.

What is the main source of light at the center of our solar system?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Jupiter

• Mars

What is a moon?

• A large star that emits light

• A rocky sphere that travels around a planet.

• A type of comet that orbits the sun

• A gas giant in the solar system.

Where does the moon get its light?

• The moon generates its own light.

• The moon is illuminated by the sun's rays.

• The moon reflects light from the stars.

• The moon absorbs light from the Earth.

What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

• A planet orbits a star, while a moon orbits a planet.

• A planet is larger than a moon.

• A moon can exist independently of a planet.

• A planet is made of gas, while a moon is made of rock.