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WorksheetsLockeD! - 5.8D - Sun, Earth, and Moon #4
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why do you see more impact craters on the moon’s surface than on the Earth’s surface?
The moon is hit by more meteors since it is further out in space than Earth
Meteors hitting the moon make deeper craters than meteors hitting Earth
The moon’s soil is softer than Earth’s, so the craters are deeper
Weathering and erosion smoothed out many craters on the Earth’s surface
Studies of the surface of the moon increased with Galileo’s invention of the –
microscope
telescope
camera
computer
While Earth is characterized as possessing an atmosphere with the ability to produce winds, the moon is characterized as –
having only a very thin atmosphere
Possessing large bodies of liquid water
lacking surface dust
possessing an atmosphere with large amounts of oxygen
Students know there are patterns in the natural world. One of these patterns is the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon. Which of the following correctly explains the relationship of the Earth, Moon, and Sun?
Earth revolves around the Moon as Earth revolves around the Sun.
The Sun revolves around Earth as the Moon revolves around Earth.
The Moon revolves around Earth as Earth revolves around the Sun.
Earth revolves around the Moon as the Sun revolves around Earth
Which of the following pairs could be classified as surface landscape for Earth but could NOT be classified as surface landscape for the moon?
Rocks, craters
Trees, dust
Mountains, craters
Craters, dust
The surfaces of the Earth, Moon, and Sun are described as having different physical characteristics. How is the Sun different from the Earth and Moon?
The Sun has no gravity
The Sun is a solid
The Sun does not produce its own heat
The Sun is capable of producing its own light
We know that Earth consists of different layers. The Sun also has layers, but unlike Earth, the Sun is entirely –
Solid
Gas
Melted rock
Liquid
Earth is like the Moon in many ways. One way the Moon is different from Earth is –
There is no weather on the Moon
There are no craters on Earth
There is no weather on Earth
There is more gravity on the Moon
All of the following are characteristics of both Earth and the Moon except –
Solid rocks
Craters
Oceans
Gravity
Which layer of the Sun shown below is also a layer of Earth?
Corona
Convection zone
Radiactive zone
Core
Which statement does NOT correctly describe the Moon and Earth?
They both have craters, mountains, and plains
They both have gravity
They both can sustain life
They both rotate and revolve
Scientist who study the Sun are called astronomers. Our Sun gives us light, heat, and energy. Without the Sun, life on Earth would not exist. The sun is a normal star, but it is much closer to us than any other star. By studying the Sun we can learn more about –
Other planets
Other asteroids
Other stars
Other satellites
The Sun and Earth are both constantly changing. Students researched and collected information to compare the Earth’s and Sun’s physical characteristics by observing detailed photographs of each on the Internet. Which of the following is a physical characteristic of the Sun but NOT of Earth?
Sunspots
Layers
Atmosphere
Spherical shape
An astronomer wrote several books on the effects of the Moon and Earth. He collected information by detailed observations over an extended period of time and then recorded his finding in a science journal. Which is the most important reason why a scientist would record the findings of a scientific investigation?
To provide evidence to support a conclusion
To write a narrative encouraging people to visit the Moon
To provide other scientists with interesting facts
To encourage students to read about science
Which of the following tools would be most useful for demonstrating and comparing characteristics of the Earth, Moon, and Sun?
Microscope
Triple Beam Balance
Terrarium
Model
Scale models are often used to compare the sizes of objects in space. Compared to the size of Earth, the Sun is 110 times bigger. Compared to Earth, the moon is 4 times smaller. Which combination of items should be used to make the closest scale model of Earth and Sun?
Beach ball and soccer ball
Baseball and soccer ball
Pea and soccer ball
Basketball and soccer ball
Groups of students wrote comparisons about Earth, Moon, and Sun. Which comparison is correct?
1
2
3
4
Students designed an experiment to investigate how craters were formed on the Moon. The students put flour in a pan and covered the flour with a layer of cocoa powder. Then, students dropped the same size marbles from heights of 5 centimeters, 10 centimeters, and 20 centimeters. They measured the depth and width of each crater and recorded the data on a table. What was the independent variable of the investigation?
The amount of flour
The cocoa powder
The size of marble
The height from which the marbles were dropped
According to the this information about moon rocks, you can conclude—
Moon rocks come in a variety of colors
Are easy to get
Are valuable
Are inexpensive
