Space Systems

This picture was take at 12:30 pm. Observe the shadows and determine what photograph shows summer?

• A

• B

Which sun position is in WINTER?

• A

• B

• C

Which force is responsible for the planets orbiting the Sun?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Friction

• Electricity

Use this picture to answer the question.

The moon has LESS gravity than Earth. True or False?

• True

• False

What is the closest star to planet Earth?

• Mars

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Venus

TRUE OR FALSE. The sun is a star.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which statement is true about the Moon?

• The Moon glows on its own

• The Moon reflects the Sun's light

• The Moon is a source of light

• The Moon is bigger than the Sun

What causes the noticeable movement of the Sun across the sky?

• The Sun's rotation around the Earth

• The Earth's rotation

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun

Why do shadows in the summer appear shorter than in the winter?

• The Earth is closer to the Sun in the summer

• The Sun's position in the sky is higher in the summer

• The Sun is less bright in the winter

• The Earth's orbit changes shape

How long does it take for the Moon to complete all of its phases?

• 1 day

• 1 year

• 1 week

• 4 weeks