moon phase

Earth's rotation causes ____________.

• day and night

• spring, summer, fall and winter

• rainy and dry seasons

• solar eclipses

About how long does it take for earth to orbit the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 1 day

• 28 days

• 365 days

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The imaginary line that runs through the north and south poles of the earth is the _______.

• equator

• revolution

• axis of earth

• orbit of earth

A(n) ________ uses a telescope to study objects in space.

• astronaut

• astronomer

• cosmonaut

• astrologer

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What kind of eclipse is shown in the diagram?

• solar eclipse

• orbital eclipse

• lunar eclipse

• shadow eclipse

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Why does the moon shine in the night sky?

• It reflects the Sun's light.

• It makes its own light.

• It reflects light from Earth.

• It absorbs light from the sun and stars.

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Which picture show the third quarter phase of the moon?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What four planets are rocky and closest to the sun?

The _____ is at the center of the Solar System.

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What causes the dark shapes on the moon's surface?